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Mine Engineer in Training - Short Range

@ CST Coal

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Grande Cache, Alberta

Full-time
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Overview

CST Coal is hiring a Mine Engineer in Training for surface-mine engineering, focused on short-range planning, drill-and-blast engineering and operational support. The role involves daily to 2-week mine plans, production scheduling and blast design, working with operations and field personnel. The posting lists paid vacation, 8% RRSP matching and health and wellness benefits; no camp housing is available.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain daily and 2-week mine plans
  • Design and optimize drill patterns and blast layouts
  • Ensure safe and efficient blasting practices
  • Provide day-to-day technical support to mine operations
  • Coordinate with drilling, blasting and operations personnel

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, mining engineering preferred
  • Experience in open pit mining operations is an asset
  • Experience with short-range planning and drill and blast is a strong asset
  • Knowledge of bench design, haul roads and dump development
  • Experience with MineSight or Deswik is an asset

Tools & skills

MineSightDeswikMicrosoft Office

Benefits mentioned

Retirement planPaid time offWellness
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-06-01
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentEngineering
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOutdoors, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyEngineering, Mining engineering
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness

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Job description

Position Overview

This position is responsible for surface-mine engineering activities, with a focus on short-range planning, drill-and-blast engineering, and operational support. The role supports production by developing executable plans, blast layouts, and working closely with operations to ensure production and safety targets are met.

Accountability

Reporting to the Principal Engineer, the Mine Engineer in Training is responsible for coordinating and executing:

  • Daily to 2-week mine plans
  • Short-range production scheduling
  • Drill and blast design and implementation
  • Operational support activities

Key Responsibilities

Short Range Planning & Scheduling

  • Develop and maintain daily and 2-week mine plans
  • Translate long-term plans into practical, executable short-range schedules
  • Coordinate with operations to ensure plans are achievable
  • Monitor plan performance and adjust schedules as required

Drill & Blast Engineering

  • Design and optimize drill patterns and blast layouts
  • Ensure safe and efficient blasting practices
  • Analyze blast results and implement continuous improvements
  • Coordinate with drilling and blasting personnel

Operations Support

  • Provide day-to-day technical support to mine operations
  • Troubleshoot production issues and provide solutions
  • Work closely with pit supervisors and field personnel

General Engineering Duties

  • Collaborate with Mine Operations, Geology, Survey, and technical teams
  • Participate in meetings, presentations, and improvement initiatives
  • Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution
    • Mining Engineering preferred
  • Experience in open pit mining operations is an asset
  • Experience with short-range planning and drill & blast considered a strong asset

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong commitment to safety and a zero-incident workplace
  • Solid understanding of open pit mining operations, including:
    • Bench design
    • Haul roads
    • Dump development
  • Practical knowledge of drilling and blasting techniques
  • Experience with MineSight® or Deswik® considered an asset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, operations-driven environment
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Good time management and ability to adapt to changing priorities

Compensation & Benefits

CST Coal offers a competitive compensation package, including:

  • Paid vacation
  • 8% RRSP matching
  • Health and wellness benefits

Housing

  • No camp facilities available

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