Job Description

OperationsDate Posted:November 21, 2024Closing Date:December 31, 2024Procon Mining and Tunnelling (Procon) is one of the leading mine development contractors in North America. We are specialized in underground mine development, contract mining, underground excavations, civil tunneling and mining related construction projects. Centered by our people, our company culture is driven on the tenets of integrity, innovation, relationships and performance for our clients, business partners and the communities we work in. As a specialty contractor in a safety-sensitive business, our workforce safety is the foundation for everything we do.Procon takes pride in our extensive history of successfully partnering with Indigenous communities. We believe in Indigenous partnerships that offer mutually beneficial outcomes through economic benefits and capacity building. Moving beyond compliance, we truly value the experience and knowledge brought to our Indigenous partnerships.We are actively seeking an experienced and driven Project Engineer or Project Engineer in Training looking to grow their career and join our Prairie team. We are ideally looking for a candidate living within or in proximity our Saskatoon, SK.Position Summary:The Project Engineer or Project Engineer in Training will provide engineering and planning support to our site management in the way of assisting with planning, scheduling, contract management and administration, cost control, QA/QC of our work, and recommending process/mining method improvements.Responsibilities:Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Engineer or Project Engineer in Training provides technical support for projects. The Project Engineer or Project Engineer in Training is responsible and accountable for the following:

• Quality Control tracking to ensure compliance with the Specifications (testing frequencies, material approvals, notice of inspections, etc.)
• Perform a variety of costing engineering / project control functions encompassing project billings preparation, estimating and cost control.
• Daily reporting/tracking of project to head office and client
• Measurement and valuation of inventory of individual projects
• Preparation and analysis of job reconciliations at the end of project withing terms of contract
• Tracking of delays, out of scope work and 3rd party vendors and materials
• Tracking of costs and productivities to identify trends
• Assist Superintendents with personnel planning and scheduling
• Manage and Track Subcontractors/Material Suppliers
• Perform case studies and project works to improve site safety and performance
• Additional duties may be allocated by the Project Manager, Superintendents, or General Manager as required
• Adherence to existing Master Service Agreements, labour law, OHS regulations and mining regulations
• This position will be required to work at projects from time to time

Qualifications / Requirements:

• 2+ years Mining &/or industrial construction experience
• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or related field degree
• Knowledge of general underground mining operations/processes
• Knowledge of construction involving mines, concrete, structural steel, hoisting devices, pumps, and fans.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, MS Project
• General familiarity with ERP Systems, AutoCAD, MS Power Point
• Registered, or eligible to register as an Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist of Saskatchewan, or other similar bodies in other jurisdictions within Canada
• Positive attitude and enjoys being a proactive member of a high performing team
• We encourage qualified residents of Saskatchewan and people identifying as Indigenous to apply

Pre-employment Requirements for site access:

• Alcohol Test
• Drug Test
• Criminal Record Check

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Group RRSP
• Vacation
• Extended Health Care benefits, including Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to develop your career alongside industry leaders
• Opportunity to create change within the workplace
• A positive and driven work environment

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is valued at Procon and increasing Indigenous and minority groups representation within our company's workforce composition is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.We mine talent and nurture innovation. Our people truly are our strength. At Procon, whether in the field or the office, you'll be part of a cohesive team and work alongside great people from diverse backgrounds: people who love their work and are inspired to provide solutions to our clients and exceed expectations.If you share our values and would like to be considered for this meaningful career opportunity, please apply on our career site.We thank all candidates who apply, however please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted, and preference will be given to candidates identifying as Indigenous and those who reside in Saskatchewan.Are you interested in this job?

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