About the Role
Peter Lucas Project Management is seeking a motivated Mine Technician to provide technical support to the Mine Technical Services team within mining operations. This role offers early to intermediate-career mining professionals hands-on experience in an active underground mining environment, with opportunities for professional development and learning across diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to the Mine Engineering and Technical Services teams.
- Assist with underground mine surveys, data collection, and field measurements.
- Support mine planning activities through data entry, reporting, and updating documentation.
- Assist with maintaining mine designs, development plans, and operational drawings.
- Collect and organize underground operational data to support engineering analysis.
- Assist with ventilation monitoring, inspections, and data collection.
- Support preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly technical reports.
- Work collaboratively with Mine Operations, Engineering, Geology, Survey, Ventilation, and Maintenance teams.
- Assist with tracking development progress and comparing field conditions against mine plans.
- Perform underground inspections and field visits to verify operational information.
- Maintain accurate records, databases, and technical documentation.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, operational efficiency, and safety performance.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Mining Engineering Technology, Survey Technology, Geological Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- 1–5 years of experience supporting underground mining operations preferred.
- Experience working in an underground mining environment is considered an asset.
- Understanding of underground mining processes, development activities, and technical services functions.
- Experience supporting mine surveying, mine planning, ventilation, or engineering activities is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with mining software such as Deswik, Vulcan, AutoCAD, MicroSurvey, MineSight, or similar is preferred.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate technical records.
- Good communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently in an active mining environment.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Deswik
- Vulcan
- AutoCAD
- MicroSurvey
- MineSight
Location
- Kamloops, BC
Work Type
- Permanent
- Relocation required
Experience Level
- Early to intermediate-career
- 1-5 years
Education Level
- Diploma in Mining Engineering Technology
- Diploma in Survey Technology
- Diploma in Geological Technology
- Degree in Mining Engineering Technology
- Degree in Survey Technology
- Degree in Geological Technology
Benefits
- Full health and Dental Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
- Company Pension Matching
About the Company
- Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community to provide gold standard project delivery.
- Offers a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities.
- Works on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors.
- Dynamic environment with high-achieving professionals.
- Enables staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship, and succeed in their careers.
