Jump Recruitment, on behalf of our client, Tacora Resources, are seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) to join their team. Work arrangements for the position can be hybrid work arrangements from their St. John’s office, with frequent travel to the iron ore mine in Wabush, NL, or for in-office positions in Wabush, with relocation assistance provide for non-locals to area.

Position Summary:
Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company focused on the acquisition and revitalization of iron ore assets. Our mining and processing facility, Scully Mine, is located in Wabush, Labrador, Canada. Tacora is servicing high demand customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to provide high-grade and high-quality iron ore products.

Why TACORA?
As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance?driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.

With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian operations, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable.



We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities which we operate. At Tacora, we are family.

At Tacora, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work workplace. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skillset by working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

Job Responsibilities:

Leads and supports the electrical aspects of projects and scopes of work from concept through to commissioning

Creates and issues sketches and designs for in field use for any modifications to equipment

Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure troubleshooting and recommended solutions are implemented and achieving desired outcomes

Create and review electrical designs, ensuring compliance with relevant engineering codes, standards, and regulations

Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and technical evaluations of design options

Design and specify electrical systems including substations, switchgear, MCCs, power distribution, lighting, and grounding systems

Develop single-line diagrams, cable schedules,



load studies, and protection coordination studies Evaluate supplier proposals and assist in procurement decisions

Liaise with vendors and manufacturers to ensure design intent and quality requirements are met

Provide on-site engineering support, including field inspections to resolve site technical issues

Ensure all electrical designs and site activities comply with HSE regulations, promoting a strong safety culture within the engineering and site teams

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance and leadership

Prepare and present technical reports, progress updates, and project documentation

Identify opportunities for design optimization, cost savings, and innovation

Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions

Review and approve electrical construction drawings and documents

Other tasks and duties as required

Skills and Qualifications:

The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years experience, preferably in the mining sector

The candidate must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

Alignment with Tacora’s core values

Self-started and action-oriented

Eager to contribute to the teams’ success

Valid Class 5 Driver's License (Required)

This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada.

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