Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting‑edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Shaft/Hoist Engineer to join our team.
At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, career development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic workplace, filled with high‑achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.
Please note: This position is based in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, and relocation is required. Although the job has been posted in your local area to reach a broader pool of qualified candidates, the successful candidate will be expected to relocate.
We are seeking a Senior Shaft / Hoist Engineer with 15-20 years of experience with friction hoists and/or double drum hoisting systems. This position provides technical leadership, engineering oversight, and lifecycle management of shaft infrastructure and hoisting systems within an underground mining operation.
The Senior Shaft / Hoist Engineer is accountable for the safe, reliable, and compliant design, operation, inspection, maintenance, and modernization of shafts, headframes, hoists, associated conveyances, and safety systems.
This role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and Regulatory teams to support production continuity, personnel safety, asset integrity, and long‑term shaft performance.
Key Responsibilities Engineering & Technical Oversight Act as the technical authority for shaft and hoisting systems, including production, service, and ventilation shafts
Provide engineering support for: Drum and friction (Koepe) hoists
Conveyances including skips, cages, and counterweights
Wire ropes, attachments, braking systems, and controls





Review and approve shaft and hoist designs, calculations, modifications, and upgrades
Ensure compliance with applicable mining regulations, codes, and industry standards
Shaft Infrastructure Management Oversee shaft structural integrity, including: Shaft lining systems (concrete, steel, composite)
Headframes, guides, buntons, furnishings, and conveyance alignments

Provide technical support for deep shaft environments and challenging underground conditions
Develop and maintain long‑term shaft asset management strategies
Inspections, Audits & Compliance Ensure statutory inspections, non‑destructive testing (NDT), and rope testing programs are completed according to schedule
Interpret inspection data and recommend corrective actions or operational restrictions
Prepare and review documentation for regulatory audits and inspections
Act as a technical liaison with regulators, third‑party inspectors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
Maintenance & Reliability Collaborate with Maintenance teams to:
Develop preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
Evaluate hoist availability, reliability, and performance metrics
Review failure investigations and implement root cause corrective actions
Support shutdown planning and major equipment overhauls
Projects & Capital Planning Lead or support capital projects related to:
Hoist upgrades or replacements
Shaft rehabilitation, refurbishment, or modifications
Automation and control system modernization
Develop scopes of work,



technical specifications, and contractor oversight plans
Support cost estimation, scheduling, and risk assessments
Operational Support & Safety Provide operational support for hoisting‑related issues
Participate in hazard assessments, operational readiness reviews, and emergency response planning
Promote safety leadership and operational discipline in shaft and hoist activities
Leadership & Mentorship Mentor junior engineers and technical staff
Establish engineering standards, best practices, and design guidelines
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across underground operations
Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, or related Engineering discipline
Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng., PE, or equivalent) required
Experience 10+ years of progressive experience in underground mining
Extensive experience with shaft and hoisting systems
Experience with production and service hoists, regulatory inspections and compliance, and shaft rehabilitation or major hoisting projects
Experience in potash or similar deep underground mining environments considered an asset
Technical Competencies Hoist system design, braking systems, and control philosophies
Wire rope selection, installation, testing, and retirement criteria
Shaft structural systems and corrosion management in challenging underground environments
Risk‑based inspection and asset lifecycle management
Knowledge of applicable mining and hoisting standards and regulations
Schedule Full‑time position with a 9/80 schedule
Benefits Health and Dental Benfits
Company Pension Matching
Note: Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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📌 Shaft/Hoist Engineer - PL#68444 (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Peter Lucas
📍 Saskatchewan