Senior UG Geotechnical Engineer – Red Chris Block Cave Project

Job Description

Job title: Senior UG Geotechnical Engineer – Red Chris Block Cave Project

Company: Newmont

Job description: Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters.Our Red Chris mine is located on the traditional territory of the Tahltan and we encourage qualified applicants from the local communities to apply. We offer several designated marshalling points within BC including Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, Smithers, and Calgary, AB.Our Red Chris operation is now recruiting for the position of Senior UG Geotechnical Engineer with a competitive base salary between $125,800.00 – $148,000.00 dependant on experience, skills, and qualifications, with an additional short term incentive of 15% .The offered base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills and competencies with consideration to internal equity.We are seeking an individual for a Fly In, Fly Out opportunity working on a two weeks in, two weeks out rotation.Purpose of the RoleThe core purpose of this role is to deliver site-based geotechnical support to the Block Cave Project in the planning and management of geotechnical execution tasks as well as long-term feasibility study and design requirements.AccountabilitiesTechnical

• Lead the establishment and improvement of geotechnical processes to support underground mining specifically ground support QA/QC program
• Ensure sound geotechnical engineering design principles are applied to the overall mining plan (design and schedule) to comply with the Newmont standards and all applicable regulatory requirements
• Support geotechnical projects related to preconditioning, seismic monitoring, cave monitoring, cave flow and long-term planning
• Assist in building the site underground geotechnical technical team to proceed with the next steps of underground construction including training / mentoring and recruitment efforts
• Create detailed Issued for Construction (IFC) ground support designs based on the preliminary design and guidance from the study team
• Assist in the geotechnical aspects of scope development, tendering, and award recommendation of various work packages to support the Block Cave Project
• Support geotechnical aspects of other key infrastructure, including but not limited to:

• The Conveyor Decline Box Cut and Portal;
• Raisebore program;
• Surface water management infrastructure;
• Surface subsidence impacts and cave interaction with the Open Pit
• Challenge assumptions and foster innovative thinking, to deliver the best outcomes for Newmont and partners

Health & SafetyDemonstrates absolute commitment and leadership in providing a safe and healthy working environment:

• Actively execute and promote the Newmont Fatal Risk Management process
• Ensures work is conducted using the appropriate risk assessment and risk management strategy in accordance with safety standards, frameworks and that behaviours are aligned to a culture of minimizing employee risk and harm
• Evaluates and ensures all plans and activities are managed and implemented safely, consistent with practices to ensure absolute compliance to all regulations, laws, policies, procedures & standards; responsible for safety in design (Process safety) and safety in construction
• Ensures all ground support standard non-compliances are identified and rectified.
• Ensures the use of process safety tools for all new work, change and initiatives
• Drives safety practices in multi-disciplinary teams by staying abreast of emerging safety standards and strives for alignment with advancements in the industry
• Ensures all partners, vendors, external parties are fully aware of industry, company and site safety processes and procedures; monitors the safety performance of contractor personnel and generates safety awareness in the contractor workforce at each phase of the project

What We OfferWe are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations, including excellent balanced meals prepared by our culinary team. Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities.All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:· Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site· Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications· Competitive Benefits and Registered Retirement Savings Plan matching program· Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunitiesIt is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.About YouPosition requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mining, civil, geotechnical, mechanical or related engineering field, or equivalent degree in a relevant field
• 5+ years of experience as a Geotechnical, or Geological Engineer or related, in operating underground mines and/or projects under development/expansion
• Strong background in practical on-site underground geotechnical support
• Planning of underground monitoring and cave mining requirements beneficial
• Experience with Deswik mine planning software beneficial
• Experience with Northern Canadian mining projects/operations beneficial
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) laterally & upwards (to Superintendent and Manager) and to operational levels
• Professional Engineer designation in BC or the ability to achieve this
• SAP or Aconex experience an asset

Our Commitment to YouNewmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.

Location: Dease Lake, BC

Job date: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:38:56 GMT