Mineral Development Engineer

Position Details

Department of Energy and Mines

The Mineral Development Engineer (Rehabilitation) performs professional engineering work in support of Newfoundland and Labrador’s mining industry. Reporting to the Manager of Engineering Analysis, the position is responsible for engineering analyses, technical and economic evaluations, and risk assessments related to liabilities at orphaned and abandoned mine and exploration (OAM) sites. The role leads the development, management, and delivery of the Province’s OAM rehabilitation program, including establishing project priorities, overseeing rehabilitation projects, and administering contracts for consultants and contractors. Responsibilities include conducting technical, economic, and risk assessments of closure and rehabilitation plans, including evaluations of tailings management facilities, waste rock storage areas, mine infrastructure, ground disturbance, site stability, project costs, schedules, and implementation risks. The position also develops recommendations on rehabilitation strategies and closure works based on engineering, environmental, economic, and risk management considerations.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring tailings dams at OAM sites are managed in accordance with Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Dam Safety Guidelines, assessing site risks, implementing mitigation measures, and conducting inspections and evaluations of OAM sites. The position requires regular collaboration with government departments and agencies, industry organizations, Indigenous governments and organizations, local communities, consultants, and contractors. The Mineral Development Engineer (Rehabilitation) prepares and presents reports, briefing materials, and technical assessments on program status, project progress, liabilities, risks, expenditures, and outcomes, and performs other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of an Undergraduate Degree in Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering. (equivalencies will be considered)
2. Experience in project management and/or contract administration
3. Eligible to register as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL)
4. Experience with mine site development, operations, remediation, rehabilitation or closure procedures
5. Experience with dams and/or acid rock drainage prevention and mitigation (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of mine engineering project assessment practices and environmental review
2. Knowledge of mine site development, operations, remediation, rehabilitation and closure procedures
3. Project management skills
4. Ability to effectively exchange information
5. Ability to manage time and tasks
6. Ability to work independently
7. Stakeholder engagement skills
8. Relationship building

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact: Paul Philpott (Manager, Engineering Analysis) at PaulPhilpott@gov.nl.ca or 709-729-2358.

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