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Junior Consultant, Mining Engineer in Training
Okane Consultants. Work with mining clients and technical teams on projects spanning diverse sites and challenges .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work with mining clients and technical teams on projects spanning diverse sites and challenges
- Develop practical solutions for mine planning and closure
- Navigate unexpected challenges, prioritize work, and evaluate and recommend solutions
- Integrate health, safety and environmental considerations into all work
- Complete hazard assessments and other HSE project requirements
- Participate in safety training and promote a safety culture
- Conduct background reviews supporting conceptual models
- Create detailed mine plans, material balances, and schedules for integrated life-of-mine and closure plans
- Collaborate with geotechnical, geoscience, hydrology, and geochemistry teams
- Design mine and tailings plans using engineering software
- Learn to prepare project cost estimates
- Assist with technical documentation, proposals, and technical reports under mentor guidance
- Interact with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Assist in planning and conducting field investigations, including material sampling programs
- Build professional relationships with clients and engage in business development initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Understanding of mining process, lifecycle and mine closure concepts
- Currently registered or eligible to register as an Engineer in Training
- Some experience on projects related to mining or civil engineering
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering
- Familiarity with mine design and scheduling software such as Deswik CAD, Hexagon MinePlan, or RPM MinePlanner
- Willingness and availability to travel to project sites as required, including occasional site rotations
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Experience in an operating mine is a bonus, not required
- Experience with tailings planning, block model auditing, manipulation, or pit shell optimization is a bonus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement
- Flexibility and work-life balance
- Open-door approach to communication
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Continuous learning and growth opportunities
- Inclusive, diverse, equitable workplace
- Recruitment/interview adjustments available upon request