Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer
Newmont Goldcorp Canada
Thunder Bay, ON-
Number of positions available : 1
- Salary To be discussed
- Published on November 3rd, 2024
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Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
Workplace Type: Onsite
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont Musselwhite is a fly-in, fly‑out operation on the southern shore of Opapimiskan Lake, located about 480 kilometers (km) north of Thunder Bay in Northwest Ontario. A place where we promote fairness, equity, and non-discrimination through policies and practices that provide equal opportunities for all employees.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Musselwhite Mine
We are seeking a Senior Rock Mechanic reporting directly to the Mine Engineering Superintendent.
- Complete and take responsibility for continuous updates to the site Ground Control Management Plan.
- Review and recommend stope sizes, shapes and sequencing, with significant input to the production schedule.
- Conduct numerical models and interpret outcomes to determine and estimate future rock mass behaviour.
- Update, maintain and analyze the stress model of the mine.
- Review and update ground control policies.
- Liaise with operations and make ground support recommendations.
- Collection and analysis of data relating to strength, stability and stress regime of rock mass.
- Work on continuous business improvement projects within the Rock Mechanics group.
- Maintain, optimize and expand the ESG micro seismic system including interpretation and analysis of data.
- Maintain, optimize and expand the Newtrax instrumentation network including interpretation and analysis of data.
- Share supervision responsibilities of the Rock Mechanics team with the cross-shift Senior Rock Mechanic.
- B.Sc. Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering
- P. Eng Designation in Canada required.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Rock Mechanics
- Expert in installation and operation of ground control instrumentation
- Project coordination and project costing experience would be an asset
- Demonstrated ability to develop practical, safe and cost-effective solutions
- Proficiency in 3D numerical modelling computer software (Map3D)
- Familiarity with Deswik CAD would be advantageous
- Supervisory experience would be an asset
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening) and leadership skills
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Ability to positively interact with co-workers and team members with a diverse mix of cultures
The work schedule for the position is 14 days on, and 14 days off, working 12-hour days.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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