Chief Mine Engineer

Job title:

Chief Mine Engineer

Company

Newmont

Job description

Workplace Type: OnsiteAbout NewmontAt Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.About BrucejackOur Brucejack Gold Mine, a high-grade underground mine in beautiful northern British Columbia, is located approximately 65 kilometres north of Stewart. Brucejack is a fly-in/fly-out operation with pick-up points across Western Canada, making it easy for people from different places to join us. We work closely with local First Nations communities including the Nisga’a, Tahltan, Gitanyow, and Gitxsan, to build respectful partnerships and celebrate our shared community.As a member of the Brucejack family, we put your health, comfort, and safety first. You’ll stay in private rooms with individual washrooms, enjoy balanced meals prepared by our exceptional culinary team, and have access to a 24-hour snack and sandwich bar. We also have plenty of ways for you to relax and stay active, with a gym, fitness classes, a golf simulator, and seasonal activities like snowshoeing and hiking. For creative downtime, our music room is a fully equipped space where you can play or listen to music. Our Brucejack Recreation Committee, run by employees on a volunteer basis, organizes activities and events to make camp life fun and bring people together. The committee also plans holiday decorations, charity raffles, and outdoor events, helping create a warm and friendly community.PurposeThe Chief Mine Engineer’s primary responsibility is to assist the Technical Services Manager in leading the Technical Services Department for all mine engineering and surveying personnel while directing the delivery & development of short & mid-term mine plans, designs and performance targets to effectively support production and maximize the value of the resource.Essential Duties

• Lead the engineering teams & provide technical advice and support on underground mine planning to include short & medium term production planning, drill and blast, surveying and mine services (dewatering, ventilation etc.)
• Develop a high-performance team by providing training, coaching and mentoring.
• Oversee and monitor field contractors and ensure that environmental and occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies, standards and operating procedures are compliant.
• Develop and optimize technical standards to maximize safe production.
• Works with all site departments to ensure timely resources are planned to support mine production and development.
• Optimizes the mine design to maximize business profit.
• Consults, collaborates and engages key contractors and stakeholders in operational objectives as deemed appropriate while developing positive and proactive relationships to ensure seamless and efficient mine operations.
• Support, leadership and encouragement to the technical services teams ensuring a safe, productive and positive workplace environment
• Prepare final engineering reports and recommendations with respect to design, development and implementation of projects such as water and power supply/distribution, ventilation and drainage control.
• Conduct other activities to support the safe, efficient and successful development of the Brucejack Mine
• Understand and ensure compliance with Newmont’s safety policies and governmental safety regulations including Ministry of Mines and WorksafeBC.
• Other duties as required

Training & Experience

• Degree in Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible mine engineering and management experience combined with in-depth knowledge of underground mine production methods, techniques & designs. Registration as a P.Eng with EGBC (or eligible to register as a P.Eng in the Province of British Columbia).
• Excellent time management, problem solving, analytical & decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational & supervisory skills.
• Ability to direct and work cooperatively with mining contractor teams.
• Advanced mining and administrative computer/software skills
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills (English)
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of Federal and Provincial mining & safety legislation and regulations.

Working Conditions

• Work at remote location (camp) on a 13 days on/13 days off rotation, and 2 travel days
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical screening
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs throughout a work shift
• Be able maintain high levels of performance over 12 hour shifts
• Able to work in areas of extreme weather conditions
• Able to work in close quarters with the team

At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.The expected salary range for this role is CA$154,400- $193,000. This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s pay history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.For our Brucejack employees, we also offer a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support the physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing of employees. This role will be eligible for various benefits, including: medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health care spending account; life, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness insurance; short-term and long-term disability; DC pension; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; tuition reimbursement; and paid time off. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms, and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!

Expected salary

$193000 per year

Location

Kitimat, BC

Job date

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 04:35:43 GMT

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