Senior​/Principal Mining Engineer

Overview

AMC Consultants (AMC) is an employee-owned global mining consultancy, recognized for completing over 12,000 assignments in collaboration with leading mining companies and financial institutions. With experience across 111 countries and on six continents, we have worked with more than 60+ commodity types. Operating from multiple locations worldwide, we leverage our extensive expertise to navigate opportunities and risks, delivering innovative and smarter solutions for our clients.

AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes a work environment where diversity and inclusivity thrive.

Position:
Senior / Principal Mining Engineer
Location:
Vancouver or North America

We are seeking an experienced Senior/ Principal Mining Engineer to join our Open Pit team based in Vancouver or North America, where you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results for our clients.

As our next Senior / Principal Engineer, you will have strong open pit mine planning skills, supported with practical experience. This experience will allow you to work collaboratively with other professionals to develop innovative, practical solutions that add value to our clients projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in completing technical mine planning combined with the development of technical documents (reports) to efficiently communicate outcomes and results to our clients.

The candidate will maintain, build, and further develop client relationships as part of our project delivery and business development goals.

• Work-Life Balance:
  We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, to promote both personal and professional success.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Our remuneration package includes an attractive salary and a performance-based bonus scheme, designed to recognize and reward leadership in underground mining initiatives.
• Mentorship:
  Collaborate with AMC’s global consultants to deliver solutions for open pit and underground mining, mineral processing, and supply chain optimization, gaining strategic and operational leadership skills.
• Project Assignments:
  Lead consulting projects for mining clients, uncovering hidden value within open pit and underground mining operations, as well as downstream processes including operational optimization and value chain integration.
• Employee Ownership:
  As part of our employee-owned organization, your expertise directly contributes to the firm’s vision and collective achievements.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  We provide a robust benefits package, including generous life insurance and salary continuance, to ensure the well-being of our employees.
• Professional Development:
  Team members have access to online training courses, industry conferences, and tertiary education reimbursement programmes to further their expertise in underground mining.

C $130,000 – $200,000, the salary will be based on your overall experiences and qualifications.

• Manage and deliver consulting assignments, serving as Project Manager when necessary
• Complete technical tasks within established time frames and budget limits
• Experience in mine design, scheduling, strategic mine planning, and pit optimization
• Strong skills in mining costs modelling and equipment selection
• Solid experience managing technical studies and due diligence reviews
• Exposure to open pit operations (production, short term planning, drill and blast)
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers
• Contribute to business development activities and maintain effective client engagement
• Ensure project documentation and client communications are current and accurate

• Proficient in Open Pit mine design and scheduling using common industry software
• Strong project management capability with a focus on risk, quality and timely delivery
• Advanced technical writing skills for complex reports and documentation
• Effective at managing multiple priorities in fast paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to build collaborative teams
• Strong stakeholder and client relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with an…