Mine Engineer (Projects)

Job title:

Mine Engineer (Projects)

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.PurposeOur Brucejack Operation is now recruiting for a Mine Engineer (Projects) to join our team, with a competitive base salary between 97,000-105,000.The Mine Engineer (Projects) will support the Mine Operations and Technical Services groups with major projects. The successful candidate will be able to work with supervision and produce required timelines, budgets, engineering solutions and manage contractors.Essential DutiesPerform the following duties with safety being the number one priority:

• Initiate, maintain and provide updates on capital projects due in the budget year
• Aid with mine infrastructure setup including escapeways, vent raises, mine power centers, paste infrastructure and dewatering
• Direct contact with engineering firms to support delivery of all engineering and design requirements for capital and operating projects
• Liaise with construction/projects managers and supervisors to ensure success of all projects
• Assist in the coordination of pricing, estimating, scoping strategies for projects, development and preparation of technical specifications
• Review, define and modify engineering proposals and scopes of work
• Monitor and report on project health related to safety, scope, schedule, and budget
• Set dates for engineering deliverables needed for the individual projects
• Meet environmental requirements and demands, and assist in work related to obtaining permits
• Follow Project Management Professional (PMP) guidelines
• Perform trade off studies and present options for approval
• Conduct other activities to support the safe, efficient, and successful development of the Brucejack Mine
• Understand and ensure compliance with Brucejack safety policies and governmental safety regulations including Ministry of Mines and WorksafeBC

Training & ExperienceQUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum B.Sc. degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering with three to five (3-5) years of experience in a mining environment
• Accreditation in project management (PMP) would be advantageous

SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with supervising and coordinating engineering/operational activities
• Willingness and capability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced, safe production oriented setting.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (English)
• Leadership, planning, organizational and project coordination skills & experience
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures

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.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

$97000 – 105000 per year

Location

Kitimat, BC

Job date

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:50:01 GMT

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