Kyle Hobbs

Kyle is a qualified Mining Engineer with 12 years’ experience in the industry. Kyle started his career with Prairie Mines & Royalty LTD at the HighvaleMine in Alberta, Canada, after completing his degree in Mining Engineering at the University of Alberta.

Starting in the coal industry, Kyle gained experience through several engineering roles which progressed to different Operational Leadership positions working at several Alberta coal mines.

Following a short sojourn for work experience in Australia, Kyle decided to continue his career in Canada. Prior to Westmoreland acquiring Sherritt’s Canadian mines, Kyle worked in several key roles in both Engineering and Operations Departments as MineSuperintendent, Engineering Manager and MineManager at the Highvale, Coal Valley, and GeneseeMines. Kyle then accepted a senior role with Westmoreland as General Manager for both the Paintearth and SheernessMines.

Kyle is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists in Alberta (APEGA) and holds a Permit to Practice as a Professional Engineer. Kyle also currently Chairs the Workforce Adjustment Committee relating to coal workers affected by government actions in Alberta.