Senior Mine Engineer - Open Pit

New Gold, Inc.

$120K — $150K *
Emo, ON P0W 1E0In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in mining engineering or a related field
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario or eligible for PEO membership
  • Over 7 years of mine engineering experience in open pit environments
  • Expertise in short range planning, drill blast, Wenco, and surveying
  • Proficient in MineSight software
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee preparation of Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and LOM Plans
  • Forecast and evaluate engineering and mine planning costs
  • Provide technical direction for operational strategy
  • Review and implement design changes and operational plans
  • Monitor mining performance against budgets and plans
  • Prepare monthly performance reports and presentations
  • Mentor Engineers in Training and young engineers

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with quarterly incentives
  • Extended health and dental benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Defined match contribution to retirement savings account
  • Travel and accommodation provided
Full Job Description
Rainy River Mine
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.

The Rainy River Mine, located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border is 65 Kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario. The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

About The Role

Schedule: 14x14

Position Reports To: Chief Engineer - Open Pit

The successful candidate will be leading a small team of professionals. Primary tasks include, oversight of the drill and blast teams, short range planner, and dispatch EIT. Other tasks will include assisting with budget planning, strategic planning and managing projects for the operations, as well as technical support, coaching and mentoring to the Engineers in Training and Junior engineers to meet long-range planning objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the preparation of Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and LOM Plans


  • Forecast and evaluate costs, engineering, and mine planning data.


  • Provide technical direction for the mine related to operations strategy and implementation.


  • Review and implement operational plans and design changes.


  • Review and action improvements to mining operation performance against plans and budget.


  • Prepare monthly cost and performance reports and presentations to support planning results.


  • Provide technical support where required.


  • Mentor and coach EIT's and young engineers, performance evaluation and supervision.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in mining engineering or similar field
  • Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario and in good standing order with PEO and or eligible for membership with the PEO
  • Over 7 years of experience in mine engineering in an open pit environment.


  • Strong experience in open pit short range planning, drill blast, Wenco and survey.


  • MineSight software skill is a must


  • Attention to detail with strong organizational skills


  • Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically


  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


  • Strong team and leadership skills


  • Strong leadership ability is essential


Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $120,000.00 - $150,000.00.

*Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration

Why New Gold?

  • Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program


  • Extended Health & Dental Benefit


  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit


  • Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account


  • Travel & Accommodation provided


We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

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