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Profession |
Engineering & Related Services |
Openings |
1 |
Location |
Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada |
Date Posted |
July 15, 2008 |
Posted Until |
August 05, 2008 |
Experience Level |
Not Specified |
Job Type |
Full Time |
Salary Range |
Not Specified - Not Specified |
Education Level |
University - Bachelors |
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Grande Cache Coal Corporation (GCCC) is an exciting, long-term mining operation that produces premium, low volatile, metallurgical coking coal for export to the world steel industry. The mine site is 20 kilometres north of the Town of Grande Cache (www.grandecache.ca), a community of nearly 4000 located on the edge of the Rocky Mountains in west-central Alberta just 2 hours from Jasper National Park. The Grande Cache area is a paradise for those wishing to experience the outdoors and a relaxed lifestyle.
Chief Mining Engineer
GCCC has a unique and exciting role for a motivated and energetic person. You will lead a technical group responsible for the design, planning and scheduling of mining activity to ensure compliance is within geotechnical parameters and that Company and regulatory (HSE) standards, policies and procedures are maintained. Additional responsibilities include designing all facets of mine activity including production, waste handling and reclamation, tracking day-to-day production statistics, providing engineering technical support to mine operations, liaising with government representatives, consultants and other stakeholders, conducting project work encompassing planning, estimating, bid processing and contract administration and assisting with mine equipment acquisition and budget preparation.
The successful candidate will have a degree in Mining (B.Eng.) with at least five years recent experience in a surface mining environment. Underground experience is an asset. Well developed computer skills including proficiency with AutoCAD, mine design software and with the Microsoft Office Suite of products is essential. Sound knowledge of mining and HSE regulations, mine design principles and associated operational methods (roadways, drilling, blasting, waste removal and extraction) is expected. Solid leadership, time management and communication skills are essential to the success of this position.
In support of GCCC’s commitment to providing a healthy and safe workplace for its employees, the incumbent will be required to comply with the company’s pre-employment medical and drug testing policy.
If you meet the qualifications for this role and are interested in working with a dedicated group of professionals, please submit your application before June 15, 2008. We thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Grande Cache Coal Corporation
Attn: Human Resources Department
Box 8000
Grande Cache, AB T0E 0Y0
Fax: (780) 827-4098
Email: careers@gccoal.com
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Applications being accepted until August 5, 2008
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