Career BUZZ: Top Jobs in Mining & Energy - December 16 issue

Mining and Energy is pleased to present a snapshot of the top jobs available in the region.

Mining and Energy magazine has selected 10 career opportunities from leading companies throughout Canada to feature as our Top Jobs of the Week.  This is only a small selection of the 100’s of jobs available in the mining and energy sectors.

Senior Management Opportunity, Grassy Mountain Project—Crowsnest Pass

You can read about North America’s largest new coking coal mine - or you can be the quarterback at the Grassy Mountain Project in Alberta, Canada. Riversdale has an exciting senior management career opportunity available in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada. The General Manager Grassy Mountain will oversee the development and implementation of a 4.5 mtpa hard coking coal operation which will incorporate world class safety and environmental management systems, state of the art mobile, coal processing and materials handling equipment. Crowsnest Pass is nestled in the Canadian Rockies, just two hours south of Calgary, Alberta. The area is famous for its spectacular mountain vistas and adventure tourism; it’s a favourite destination for skiing, hiking, climbing, mountain biking, caving, fly fishing and hunting. And as an added bonus it’s just a short drive to the famous Fernie ski resort. Qualified candidates will have a degree in engineering/science, at minimum 15 plus years of progressive related open pit senior management experience, and a can-do attitude to be part of the dynamic story at Riversdale. Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] if you have what it takes. Please note, at this time we are accepting resumes for only this position.

Shift Supervisor—Texada Island (Van Anda facility)

Lafarge in Canada is proud to provide construction solutions in the buildings, infrastructure and industrial segments. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for the daily activity and performance for their specific operations area and the development, leadership and management of the associated staff. The Shift Supervisor will lead by example supporting alignment with all functional groups, Environment, Land, Manufacturing, Quality and Safety to drive communication and consistency. Primary focus is optimizing operational safety & performance and labour management to achieve the highest productivity at the lowest cost of production. Ensures Lafarge is viewed as a valued member of the industry and local communities in which it operates. Lafarge in Canada is proud to provide construction solutions in the buildings, infrastructure and industrial segments. These solutions are built with high performance products from our cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt and road construction, and concrete products divisions.  From the use of alternative materials and recycling to renewable energy, Lafarge's focus is to develop innovative products that can contribute toward sustainably constructed building solutions.  Lafarge takes personal growth and development to heart, and provides resources for our employees to take control of their own careers. If you want to work in an environment that values hard work, entrepreneurship, and collaborative teamwork, Lafarge is for you.   Building Better Cities is what we do. Come Build a Better Career with us! For more information and to apply see: www.lafarge-na.com/careers

Site Manager-Abandoned Mines—Northern Canada

Parsons is looking for a Site Manager to join our team to support abandoned mine opportunities in the North.  We are looking for staff who have experience managing northern active and abandoned mines, and are familiar with operating and maintaining water treatment plants at mines. The successful candidate will provide expertise and technical assistance to a team managing ongoing operations at unique northern abandoned mines. This professional will work closely with the Parsons project team, First Nations, subcontractors, and government clients. Apply: [email protected]

Mine Manager—Northern Canada

Ready to work on projects that clean up the environment? Not afraid to dig deep and use your recent mining experience to make a difference in cleaning up abandoned mines in Northern Canada? Parsons is looking to hire a Mine Manager with knowledge of Yukon and Northwest Territories mine acts and regulations as well as comprehensive knowledge of open pit and underground mining processes. We hire experienced Mine Managers who have expertise in care and maintenance mode of operation, and/or have been involved in extensive closure or remediation projects while being a Mine Manager. Opportunity for advancement. Apply: [email protected]

Equipment Operator-Production Loader—Ekati Mine Site, NWT

Reporting to the Surface Mining Team Leader, and working two weeks on/two weeks off, the Surface Mining Production Loader Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient operation of the production wheel loader in an open pit loading environment. The Production Loader operator will liaise with the dispatcher and mechanics to ensure the mechanical availability of the Loader; practice safe operating procedures, meet daily plan & production targets. Please apply online at: www.ddcorp.ca

Driller's Helper—Edson, AB

Ashburn Drilling is a Water Well Drilling Company and we are looking for a Driller's Helper. Experience would be an asset but would be willing to train. All oilfield tickets are required and a Class 3 Drivers License. Mandatory pre-employment drug testing. For more information, please contact John at 780-723-7641.

Swamper—Drayton Valley, AB

Weatherford is among the largest global oil and gas service providers, delivering innovative technologies and services for formation evaluation, well construction, completion, stimulation, and production. Primary responsibilities: assisting boom truck operator in pile driving jobs; spotting and aligning cement bases and oil pumping units; using heavy duty tools to complete physically demanding job duties; assisting in the assembly, performing inspections and repairs of pumpjacks; securing of loads on trailers. Apply on-line at http://jobs.weatherford.com/

Control Room Specialist, Primary Extraction—Fort Hills, Wood Buffalo, Alberta

Reporting to the manager, primary extraction operations, you will be responsible for maintaining the safe and reliable monitoring and operation of the process equipment via the distributive control system (DCS) within the primary extraction plant area to optimize production in a safe and environmentally responsible manner as per the production plan. Working closely with the operations team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the primary extraction plants assets and equipment according to the operations plan, as well as training and mentoring new operators. See the career page: www.suncor.com

Fracturing Operators—Red Deer and Grande Prairie

Calfrac Well Services is a global provider of specialized oilfield services with headquarters in Calgary, Canada. As we grow, we are currently recruiting talent for our Fracturing department on a permanent and seasonal basis in our Red Deer and Grande Prairie location. Fracturing position requirements and details are outlined below: Fracturing Operators - Class 1 driver’s license required and previous oilfield experience is considered an asset. Apply: http://www.calfrac.com/Careers/index.php

Senior Consultant (Project Execution Manager)—Calgary, AB

The Project Execution Manager is a hands-on role responsible for planning, procuring, installing, completing and delivering turnkey projects according to predetermined timelines and budgets; providing supervision of instrumented completion design, in-field wellsite supervision and ensuring quality control throughout project life cycles are central to this position; oversee and provide supervision for the installation and maintenance of down-hole equipment to include fibre optic and electronic systems to monitor downhole conditions real-time. Incorporate and develop industry best practices to ensure successful instrumented installations for better understanding of subsurface conditions. Apply at the career page: http://www.turnerandtownsend.com