Mine Technician

Pan American Silver Corp.

$85K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of a two-year Mine Technician or three-year Mine Technologist college degree or related experience
  • Minimum two years experience in ventilation, surveying or similar work underground
  • Accreditation as a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist (OACETT) is an asset
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Hands-on experience in mine planning, particularly with Deswik software is a plus
  • Ability to use and calibrate survey equipment including borehole monitoring tools
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse workgroups

Responsibilities

  • Design and issue drill patterns and timing for production blasting
  • Assist with borehole surveys and fragmentation studies
  • Conduct ventilation surveys and maintain compliance through inspections
  • Assist with underground surveying tasks and issue updated driving layouts
  • Conduct routine underground inspections to inform planning/design tasks
  • Gather, analyze, and prioritize work data for timely reporting
  • Assist with time studies and routine engineering projects

Benefits

  • Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
  • Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
  • Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Wellness Spending Account
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
  • Basic life/accidental insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
  • Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
  • Paid pregnancy and parental leave
Full Job Description
About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire an Mine Technician/Technologist to join our team at the Timmins West Mine in Timmins, ON., on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10 hrs/day.

Compensation: This position offers a salary range of $85,000 - $100,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.

The role of the Mine Technician/Technologist is responsible for various engineering functions related to underground mining.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer or designate, some of your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

  • Design and issue drill patterns, loading and timing for production blasting
  • Assist with borehole surveys and fragmentation studies
  • Conduct ventilation surveys of the underground workings, perform inspections, and troubleshoot to maintain compliance
  • Assist with various underground surveying tasks of active headings and issue updated driving layouts
  • Conduct routine underground inspections that will allow for efficient planning/design tasks
  • Gather and analyze data, plan, organize and prioritize work, deliver timely information


Secondary responsibilities may include:

  • Assist with time studies, routine engineering projects, and other QA/QC tasks
  • Prepare and conduct weekly ventilation meeting
  • Assist with sampling requirements for the Airborne Hazard Management Plan
  • Design upcoming development headings and produce driving layouts
  • Provide continuous support to items related to the Water Management Plan
  • Update master level drawings, master long sections and master ventilation schematics
  • Participate actively in training programs, personal improvement, and job improvement initiatives
  • Continually develop the ability, knowledge, and skills necessary to keep up with the changing methods and technology in the job
  • Perform other duties, as request
More About You

While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.

  • Completion of a two-year Mine Technician or three-year Mine Technologist college degree or related experience
  • Minimum two years' experience performing ventilation, surveying and/or other similar work in an underground setting
  • Accreditation as a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist (under OACETT) is an asset
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint)
  • Hands-on experience in mine planning, preferably with Deswik software package would be considered an asset
  • Ability to use and calibrate associated survey equipment, including borehole monitoring equipment
  • Previous experience with planning/design would be considered an asset.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with various workgroups
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.


As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety regulations.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:

  • Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
  • Relocation assistance (for eligible candidates)
  • Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Wellness Spending Account
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
  • Basic life/accidental life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
  • Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
  • Paid pregnancy and parental leave


To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:

Lake Shore Gold - Human Resources

P.O. Box 1067

Timmins ON

P4N 7H9



Fax 705-269-4936

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