Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Lead mine planning and design, including life-of-mine scheduling and production ramp-up planning
- Prepare CapEx and OpEx estimates, and develop economic models to evaluate operating scenarios
- Lead and provide technical oversight of mining studies (Scoping, PFS, FS) and operational readiness, including:
- Operability analysis
- Mobile fleet and fixed equipment selection (e.g., hoists, ventilation fans, crushers)
- Peer reviews
- Establish mine engineering, survey, and technical procedures to support the transition to operations
- Design mine infrastructure, including ventilation, dewatering, and backfill systems
- Estimate Mineral Reserves using 3D modelling in line with international reporting codes (e.g., NI 43-101, JORC, S-K 1300)
- Support due diligence, asset evaluations, and technical audits as required
- Champion health, safety, community, and environmental standards, and intervene on unsafe or non-compliant practices
- Mentor and develop staff, balancing long-term career goals with operational needs
- Engage key internal and external stakeholders
- Manage contractors, consultants, and internal project teams
Qualifications
- Degree in Mine Engineering or related field/ licensed professional engineer;
- Minimum of 15 years of operational underground hard rock mining / engineering / planning experience, ideally, the successful candidate also has a strong open pit background;
- Familiarity with mine planning software systems such as Deswik, Minesight, Datamine, Vulcan and Whittle, and capable of utilizing industry knowledge to develop mine designs and production plans;
- Authorization to work lawfully in USA and/or Canada without sponsorship from Ivanhoe Electric is required;
- Detailed knowledge of industry standards in mineral resource and mineral reserve estimation (such as JORC, CIM or SME guidelines) and compliance with public disclosure regulations;
- Mine Rescue experience, MSHA safety requirements, supervisory tickets/experience are an asset;
- Strong understanding of cost control, cost tracking and KPI metrics and utilizations;
- Solid background in mining methods and safe mining practices;
- Strong project and time management skills;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience in writing RFP, technical reports, and general project correspondence;
- Ability to lead, direct and work cooperatively;