Mining Engineer

Job Description

Mining Engineer – Drilling & Blasting (Ref.: 32035)

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favourable mining jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Mining Engineering Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the stope design related to long hole drilling and blasting activities. He or she also carries out field inspections, plan layouts, data compilation and participates in the decision-making process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• To ensure a follow-up of the different active workplaces specific to drilling and blasting.
• Design, review and approve drilling and blasting plans and specifications
• Participate in the design process of construction sites. Promote best drilling and blasting practices are followed in order to control dilution and maximize mining recovery during stope extraction.
• Perform stope performance analyses.
• Conduct and report drilling and loading quality control underground visits
• Lead drill & blast continuous improvement projects
• Respect, know and promote the company’s regulations and policies, particularly in the area of health and safety.
• All tasks related to the performance of his/her duties.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Mining Engineering
• Between 3 to 5 years’ pertinent experience in an underground mine
• Practical experience in drill & blast considered an asset
• Valid explosives permit
• Mining modules (F.M.T.M. 1 to 5, and 7)
• Member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec
• Strong computer skills, including Deswik and Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingualism is an asset (English and French)

COMPETENCIES

• Organizational skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to work in a remote location and in a multicultural environment
• Adaptability
• Thoroughness and precision in his/her work
• Good oral and written communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Schedule: 14 days of work followed by 14 days of rest
• Eleonore mine site (Fly-in, Fly-out)

Interested persons must send us their résumés via the corporate website at www.newmont.com no later than May 6, 2024.

We thank all the applicants for their interest. However, we will only communicate with the persons selected for an interview.

As an employer subscribing to the principle of equal access to employment, Newmont is committed to favour diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Arrangements may be made on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.