Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
At Shell, we are celebrating almost a century of operations in Canada. For eight consecutive years, we have been named one of the country's top employers and recognized as a leader in sustainable development since 1991. Our focus on innovation and technology has made us a leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of refined petroleum products. We are Canada's largest producer of sulphur, a major oil sands developer and, as of January 1, 2009, the operator of the Albian Sands mining project in Fort McMurray, Alberta. As we look ahead to the next 100 years, we need creative, ambitious and innovative professionals who can help us achieve our goals and help grow our business. We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, global opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards that support your quality of life. Join us and let's make a real difference together. Shell is currently seeking a Senior Mine Tailings Engineer * to work at the Fort McMurray Albian Sands mining project.
Responsibilities:
- Own the geotechnical tailings plan for the site
- Design all long-range tailings deposition and mass balance plans. Is responsible for site-based research and assists with specific project management
- Influences the operating budget within tailings operations and various capital project budgets
- Responsible for directing the work of a number of specialized consultants and approving design work
- Develop and maintain long range tailings plans
- Develop and maintain tailings model
- Review technical parameters influencing tailings deposition and storage
- Develop operational research initiatives to optimize present tailings deposition
- Research representative on industry tailings research initiatives
- Management of assigned projects within the tailings area
- Contact with Mine Planning Team(internal), industry sponsored research bodies (CONRAD), Shell research groups (CRC)
- Conduct engineering reviews of all designs
- Request External experts review and provide technical input as required
- Responsible for all contractors under tailings engineering supervision
- Responsible for submissions to regulatory authorities (e.g. Dam Safety Branch)
Requirements:
- Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full time basis for anyone other than current employer
- No "fly in, fly out" option is offered with this position. Relocation to Fort McMurray is required
- BS, Geology/Mine Engineering/Civil Engineering
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
- Minimum of 10 Years relevant tailings experience; slurry deposition or related industry / oil sands experience an asset
- Current APEGGA certification or application/transfer of certification is in progress
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a flexible team environment
- Computer skills and a familiarity with common business and engineering software (Vulcan or any other modeling software)
- Good task management and reporting skills
Valid Class 5 driver’s license
Application Deadline: Friday 07 August 2009
Number of Vacancies: 1
* For this position, the new employee(s) will initially be hired by Albian Sands Energy Inc. under Albian terms and conditions. Effective January 1, 2010, the employee(s) will be transferred to Shell Canada Limited, under Shell Canada terms and conditions, in connection with Shell Canada Energy’s operation of the Albian Sands mining project.
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