Title/Position: Engineering Lead, Mining

Location:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Contract Period:

Closing Date: March 28, 2008

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide knowledge, direction and leadership to the mine planning team

• Ensure detailed mine and tailings planning is completed on schedule and within budget

• Ensure project deliverables are of a high quality and completed to the appropriate level of detail

• Liaise with the other consultants and stakeholders on design issues

• Provide single point contact between consultant and client

• Ensure that all contractor queries are answered in a timely manner and communicated to key stakeholders

• Engage technical staff in design assumptions and validations as required and agreed by the
   Project Manager

• Provide input to and manage the results of RAM studies completed on the prject

• Keep all stakeholders informed of the progress of the work and pending issues for resolution

• Ensure the study schedule is routinely updated and fed into the master project schedule

• Produce routine schedule, budget and progress reports as agreed with the Project Manager

• Contribute to a Scope of Work for a contractor to undertake FEED for the Project

• Contribute to a Project Execution Plan for the project focusing on the design,
   construction, commissioning and start up of the mine facilities and supporting utilities

• Contribute to contract provisions for the FEED contractor. Support contract EOI, RFQ,
   negotiation, and execution as required generally focused upon technical definition and
   provisions associated with controls and commissioning.

• Present, produce, review, and manage the production of presentations to Management,
   Internal departments, External organizations relating to the concept and optimization of the
   Project deliverables.

• Participate in internal and external project reviews, HAZID and HAZOP analysis and resolution
   of issues.

• Contribute to progress reports for weekly and monthly reporting

Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 8-15 years relevant experience in relation to mine planning and operations
• Experience in minerals processing operations and at least 5 years related to bitumen production
• Experience in Oil Sands Operations and Commissioning
• Previous experience in contract management
• Experience of Pre-Feed Development, Design, Engineering and construction management and
   operational support for Oil Sands
• Sound working knowledge of Northern Alberta working conditions, design and construction
   requirements
• Sound working knowledge of relevant industry standards, codes and regulations applicable to
   the Oil Sands in Northern Alberta


SPECIFIC SKILLS/COMPEETENCIES:

• Capability of working in managerial role, or part of a team organization
• Computer literate in MS Office software products
• Capability in reviewing and undertaking engineering analysis as required
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Above average communication abilities
• Proven contractor management/interface experience
• Sound budgeting and planning capacity


OTHER TRAINING:

• Holds a current driver permit suitable for use in Alberta

SAFETY and LOSS PREVENTION:

• Clear and specific understanding of company and regulatory EH&S requirements
• Clear understanding of the role of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management
   systems in cold climates

Travel / Other:


• Physically fit and able to travel as required

For more information contact:

Ron Edmunds
email: ron.edmunds@dovrefabcon.com