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New Gold Inc.

Senior Underground Mine Engineer - Relocation Required

By New Gold Inc.

Dead Line: April 20, 2022

Schedule: 5/2 & 4/3– 9 hour day
 
Position Reports To: Chief Engineer
 
Position Overview
 
The Senior Mine Engineer will provide clarity and focus for the engineering group to achieve and surpass the mine’s safety and production targets and to add value to the operation. They will develop high confidence mine plans based on historical performance and improve mine recovery. The successful candidate will also support the growth of members in the engineering group through performance review, training, guidance, and mentoring to reach their maximum potential.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Reporting to the Chief Mine Engineer, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Promote innovation and continuous improvement in safety by reviewing existing engineering designs and new designs,
  • Review plans and designs for regulatory compliance and compliance to Company policies, procedures and standards,
  • Promote and adhere to Company environmental and sustainability policies
  • Lead underground mine engineering team in a safe and efficient manner to achieve departmental and corporate business objective,
  • Be accountable for monthly Engineering department deliverables:
  • Month Plan/Weekly Plan
  • Month End Reporting
  • Compliance to Plan Tracking and Reporting
  • Improvement project reporting
  • Stope reconciliation
  • Support yearly budget and company business planning exercise,
  • Optimize grade control and minimize dilution through effective incorporation of geologic data and tasks in mine plan,
  • Liaise with Geotech team and incorporate guidance into mine plan,
  • Provide guidance to operating departments to maximize production, plan their activities and accurately measure key mining parameters,
  • Manage consultants and contractors on engineering projects,
  • Contribute to the preparation of engineering studies,
  • Mentor and coach Engineers in Training and Junior Engineers.
 
Qualifications
 
  • A Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or equivalent engineering degree.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario and in good standing order with PEO and or eligible for membership with the PEO,
  • A minimum of 5-7 years of mine operation and engineering experience in underground mine,
  • Strong experience in underground mine planning, design, scheduling, production, and project management.
  • Be technically competent and have a good understanding of key business drivers for gold mining,
  • Deswik/MineSight software skill is regarded as an essential asset.
  • 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
 

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