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 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.

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