Overview Peter Lucas Project Management

invests in people and community to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a

Production Lead Engineer

to join our team and support our client as they transition from mine development into production.

At Peter Lucas, we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, 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. This is a permanent role located in Kamloops, BC, with relocation required. Relocation assistance is available.

We are seeking an experienced

Production Lead Engineer

to provide technical leadership during the critical transition from underground mine development into full production. Working closely with Mine Operations, Technical Services, Geology, and Maintenance, the successful candidate will lead production planning initiatives, optimize mining activities, and ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable production as the operation ramps up. This is an exciting opportunity for a mining professional who enjoys collaborating across multiple disciplines and playing a key role in establishing long-term production success.

Responsibilities

Lead short-, medium-, and long-term production planning activities to support safe and productive underground mining operations

Coordinate the transition from mine development to steady-state production while ensuring production targets are achieved

Develop and optimize mine production schedules based on operational priorities and resource availability

Monitor production performance, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions to improve productivity

Collaborate with Operations,



Geology, Survey, Geotechnical, Maintenance, and Ventilation teams to coordinate daily and weekly production activities

Review and optimize mining sequences, stope extraction plans, and development priorities

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports, forecasts, and performance metrics for site leadership

Identify opportunities to improve mine productivity, equipment utilization, safety, and operating efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Mine Engineers and Engineer-in-Training (EIT) personnel

Support budgeting, production forecasting, and life-of-mine planning activities

Ensure engineering work complies with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

Promote a strong safety culture by integrating safety considerations into all production planning activities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)

7+ years of mining engineering experience, with experience in underground hard rock mining

Experience supporting mine start-up, production ramp-up, or transition from development into production is highly preferred

Strong knowledge of underground mine planning, production scheduling, and operational optimization

Experience using mine planning software such as Deswik, MineSched, Vulcan, Datamine, or similar

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while working in a fast-paced operational environment

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Benefits

Full health and Dental Benefits.

Relocation Assistance

Company Pension Matching.

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📌 Production Lead Engineer - PL#31151 (Vancouver)
🏢 Peter Lucas
📍 Vancouver