Workplace Type: Onsite
About Newmont
At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer - we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
About Red Chris
Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House.
At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.
Purpose Our Red Chris operation is now recruiting for the position of Senior Mine Engineer with a competitive base salary between $128,000-148,000 dependant on experience, skills, and qualifications. The offered base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills and competencies with consideration to internal equity.
The Senior Mining Engineer (Short-Range Planner) will lead the Short-Range Planning and Drill & Blast Engineering Team to provide aligned, consistent, high-quality short-range mine plans to support surface production. This role is also the Second In Charge (2IC) for the Mine Planning Lead role.
Essential Duties Safety In Design with an emphasis on safe open-pit production
Lead the short-range planning and drill and blast engineering functions
Delivery of robust weekly and 3-month plans that deliver efficiency and value
Accountable for the provision of guidance and technical support to Operational and Technical staff in support of executing developed plans
Accountable for weekly and 3-month plans being aligned with forecasts
Accountable for the development of quality Blast Masters and integration into the mid-range plans
Department lead for business / continuous improvement initiatives, including that drive production improvements and cost efficiencies within the open pit
Accountable and responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining procedures, Management of Change (MOC) processes and databases for all relevant engineering functions
Accountable and responsible for commercial justification and contribute to business improvements that drive production improvements and cost efficiencies within the open pit
Accountable for change management, risk assessments and approvals are completed as required
Accountable and responsible for resolving conflicting stakeholder objectives as quickly as possible
Drill and blast Quality Control and Quality Assurance skills and experience
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to quickly triage production and technical issues whilst engaging appropriate individuals
Conduct incident investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA)
Strong understanding of the mine surveying function, from the field to the office, including limitations, bias and the technological systems involved
Training & Experience Essential:
Demonstrated commitment to safety and the environment
A Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering, or equivalent certified formal education
7+ years of Short-Range Planning and Drill and Blast engineering experience
Proficient in the use of mine planning software (MineSight preferred)
Proficient in developing activity / first principles based mine production schedules, including the use of mine production scheduling software applications
Registration as a Professional Engineer, or able to become registered within 6 months in BC
Desirable:
Short Range Planning experience in polymetallic open pit
Experience as a mine operations supervisor
Geology and Geotechnical engineering experience
Formal leadership training and natural tendency to lead
Underground drill and blast operational experience (not necessary)
Previous experience working at a Fly-In / Fly-Out operation
At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.
For our Red Chris employees, we also offer a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support the physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing of employees. This role will be eligible for various benefits, including: medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health care spending account; life, accidental death and dismemberment, and critical illness insurance; short-term and long-term disability; DC pension; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; tuition reimbursement; and paid time off. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms, and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.
If you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply - we’d love to hear from you!