Senior Mining Engineer

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Norda Stelo offers comprehensive solutions across all facets of the mining and metallurgical industry, serving a wide range of clients, from emerging mining companies to established producers and operators. Our team of experts provides tailored services throughout the entire project lifecycle : from early-stage exploration, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering to construction management, asset sustainability, operational optimization and ultimately mine closure and rehabilitation.

With extensive global experience, we rely on industry best practices to offer innovative solutions and support our clients at every stage of their projects. Norda Stelo is particularly active in gold, base metals, strategic minerals, iron and industrial minerals.

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Norda Stelo is a Canadian-owned consulting engineering firm with more than 60 years of experience delivering sustainable solutions in the Mining & Metals sector. Active in over 50 countries, we support clients across the full project lifecycle, from scoping and feasibility studies to detailed engineering, construction, operations optimization and mine closure.

Our multidisciplinary teams bring expertise in underground and open-pit mining, geology, asset integrity, infrastructure, and ESG. We help mining companies design and build new operations, improve existing facilities, and optimize production while prioritizing safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

With our recent acquisitions, Norda Stelo has strengthen its capabilities in geology, mining engineering, technical studies, and smart operations, reinforcing our position as a trusted partner for mining projects of all sizes and stages.

Our expertise is diversifying, how about you?

The successful candidate will contribute to the execution of mining studies at all stages, including scoping, pre-feasibility, feasibility and sensitivity analyses. Projects may range from development and construction of new mines to improvements at existing facilities or support for ongoing production.

Responsibilities include designing and planning mine layouts, infrastructure, and site facilities, as well as organizing mining operations to maximize efficiency while ensuring worker safety and environmental protection. The role may also involve supervising teams of professionals, managing technical aspects of projects of varying scale, and supporting activities at active mine sites.

Mine Design and General Mining Engineering

• Develop mine designs.
• Produce mine designs or guide technicians and junior engineers in preparing mine designs or technical drawings, primarily for open-pit operations (underground experience is considered an asset).
• Determine appropriate drilling and blasting methods and patterns for mining operations and provide guidance on these methods.
• Locate, plan and design various mine infrastructure layouts, including ground support patterns, dewatering and pumping systems, energy supply systems (electric or fossil-fueled), mine and production monitoring systems, etc.
• In collaboration with other engineering specialists, calculate, select or specify the necessary equipment, tools and facilities that are most efficient and cost-effective, based on the project’s characteristics and production objectives.
• Select appropriate mining equipment for production, development, or auxiliary services according to project needs, and request supplier quotations as needed.
• Prepare estimates of operating cost (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) related to projects for financial modeling purposes.
• Perform financial analyses as required.
• Conduct trade-off studies when multiple options are being considered for a given situation.
• Present results and reports to clients

General Administration

Skills Development

Field Visits

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Technical Skills

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

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