Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community 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, 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.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and engineering oversight for shaft and hoisting systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations. This role involves working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams to support equipment reliability, infrastructure integrity, and ongoing improvements to critical mine assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight for shaft and hoisting systems, including drum and friction hoists, conveyances, wire ropes, braking systems, and controls
- Support the structural integrity and long-term performance of shafts, headframes, guides, buntons, and associated infrastructure
- Review engineering designs, modifications, upgrades, and technical specifications to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards
- Oversee inspection, testing, and maintenance programs, including statutory inspections, NDT, and rope testing
- Investigate equipment failures, identify reliability improvements, and recommend corrective actions
- Lead or support capital projects involving hoist modernization, shaft rehabilitation, equipment upgrades, and control system improvements
- Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams on shutdown planning, preventative maintenance, and operational challenges
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support for safety initiatives and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical, Mining, or a related Engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with APEGS
- Experience with mine shaft infrastructure, hoisting systems, and underground mining operations
- Strong knowledge of hoist equipment, shaft conveyances, structural components, and applicable mining regulations
- Experience supporting maintenance, reliability, and capital improvement projects
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills
Benefits
- Health and Dental Benfits
- Company Pension Matching
We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process.
Note: Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis.
We recognize that our work, our lives and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.
As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.
