Assistant Superintendent, Underground Operations (Fly-In Fly-Out)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Rankin Inlet; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for Underground Operations at their Meliadine Mine site in Canada. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a team. A Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering and 10 years of experience directing underground mining operations are essential. The position offers a rotation schedule of 4/3, with all accommodations and meals provided on-site. Competitive compensation and travel arrangements are included.

Benefits

Accommodations and meals provided on site

Charter flights to and from the mine site

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in directing underground mining operations.
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of efficient mining practices, procedures and regulations.
• Strong ability to manage and develop a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for the underground mine.
• Plan, direct and coordinate mining activities efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with Agnico Eagle Mining Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Management

Communication

Safety compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Assistant Superintendent, Underground Operations (Fly-In Fly-Out) (MEL01488)

Assistant Superintendent, Underground Operations (Fly-In Fly-Out) MEL01488

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

About our operation

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada’s largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

Want to learn more about our Meliadine Mine?

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Mine Superintendent, you will be part of the Underground Mine Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved, while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

• Manage day-to-day operations for the underground mine, lead by example and build a safe and strong employee culture;
• Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of mine operations employees in a safe, environmentally sound and efficient manner, either personally or through subordinate supervisors. Monitor costs, productivity, safety and employee motivation;
• Interact with the mine management team to establish production and quality standards by using knowledge of mining technology (methods, procedures, standards and machine & equipment capabilities);
• Set priorities, plan and direct mining activities in keeping up with effective mining operations and cost factors;
• Coordinate production activities along with procurement, maintenance, production planning, safety and quality control activities in order to obtain optimal use of employee and equipment resources;
• Review and analyze production to determine the sources of variance between production specifications and goals;
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with all appropriate parties, develop and implement methods and procedures to eliminate operational problems and improve efficiency as well as ore quality;
• Communicate and coordinate with the engineering team to modify equipment and procedures to improve productivity;
• Lead by example and manage the performance and development of direct reports;
• Ensure compliance with the Agnico Eagle Mining Policies and Procedures;
• Provide specific training and development opportunities for immediate employees;
• Coach and mentor subordinates in regard to employee relations, safety, environmental, productivity and cost issues;
• Address inappropriate behavior as required;
• Assist in the development and preparation of capital and operating budgets;
• Routinely review expenditures to prevent excess costs or inaccurate charges;
• Interface with vendors and suppliers to ensure the efficient use of supplies and tools;
• Study and review data, charts, reports and records;
• Confer with the engineering team, maintenance and production personnel to plan and direct activities that have an impact on departmental productivity;
• Provide input for short and long range mine planning development;
• Oversee investigations involving safety incidents, accidents and near misses;
• Ensure that reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner;
• Recommend procedures and methods to improve employee safety.

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline;

10 years of experience in directing underground mining operations;

Thorough working knowledge and understanding of efficient mining practices, procedures and regulations;

• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Note that the official working language at Meliadine is English.

Your Work Schedule

Your Work Schedule: Schedule: 4/3 schedule (Monday to Thursday) at our Meliadine Mine site;

Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides charter flights to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.