Job Detail

Chief Mining Engineer

Working a four (4) day on three (3) day off rotation or an(8) day on six (6) day off rotation at the mine site, the successful candidate will be responsible for taking the lead role in overseeing all aspects of the short and long-term mine plans of the operations. The incumbent will maintain the quality of mine plans and schedules as well as monitor the progress of the operations.

The position offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of base salary, health & medical insurance, retirement savings plan and travel allowance.Accommodations and meals are provided while at the mine site. On your off-duty time enjoy various outdoor and indoor extracurricular activities.

 

Please note, that all job offers are conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol testing.Proof of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19 will be required as a condition of employment for new hires.

 

 

Requirements

·       Responsible for the calculation of ore reserves, providing technical support to the underground operations in areas such as mine design and planning, ventilation, surveying and ground control and ensuring compliance of the life of mine plan and budget and execution of mine programs

·       Coordinate all aspects of the mine program including, EIT and Co-op programs, LOM I planning, compliance of the LOM I, and stope reconciliation

·       Control costs with respect to mine design and engineering to maximize efficiencies by implementing approved recommendations

·       Recommend alternatives procedures, methods, and policies to improve performance, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and organizational requirements

·       Contribute to the development of policies and procedures with respect to engineering practices

·       Analyze data and prepare technical reports to assist in the decision making process

·       Analyze data and issues with respect to mine design and planning

·       Oversee the preparation of technical reports and documentation to ensure compliance with industry and operational requirements

·       Ensure the reconciliation of mine with mill data and mine with reserves data

·       Manage databases and review data for production and reconciliation purposes

·       Produce weekly and monthly reports estimating production and development as required

·       Responsible for recognizing mine design and plan inadequacies and recommending and implementing improvements to mine design and plan

·       Responsible for the Technical Services group budget and underground capital forecasts

·       Ensure that all quality control systems are in place and operating at peak capacity

·       Continue to monitor the engineering functions at the mine to maximize the operation’s performance

·       Ensure that all necessary reporting and compliance needs  are met in a  timely fashion

·       Provide training, mentoring and development opportunities to the company’s staff to the technical team

·       Ensure that engineering design is in accordance to good engineering practice

·       Ensure that engineering design is in accordance to applicable legislations and regulations

·       Coordinate activities of the Technical Services Department according to operational objectives

·       Communicate engineering priorities to other departments

Qualifications

Education & Training

·       Bachelor of Engineering in Mining, Geological orGeotechnical

·       Professional Engineer Designation

·       A minimum of +10 years of underground operations experience

Administrative Skills

·       Work well under pressures, high attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Proficient with technical software, project management and technical writing. Expertise in budgeting and ability to present important information.

Interpersonal Skills

·       Active listening and leadership, ability to motivate and foster an environment of teamwork. Strong and effective communication skills.

Work Environment

·       Work is generally performed in an office environment, keyboard and computer mouse. Some exposure to the mine, walking both in and outof doors. Prolong sitting.

Safety Responsibilities

·       Compliance to our Client’s safety, health and environmental policies and systems. Assure adherence to the highest standards of theOccupational Health and Safety Act for myself and my team.

 

Location
Thunder Bay Lac Des Isles
Working Hours
Working a four (4) day on three (3) day off rotation or an (8) day on six (6) day off rotation at the mine site, the successful candidate will be responsible for taking the lead role in overseeing all aspects of the short and long-term mine plans of the operations. The incumbent will maintain the quality of mine plans and schedules as well as monitor the progress of the operations.
Salary
TBN
Contact Person
Michelle Ross
Accommodations are available upon request for all individuals with disabilities taking part in the recruitment and selection process.