Engineer - Production (Fly-In Fly-Out)

Agnico Eagle; Baker Lake; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company located in Baker Lake, Nunavut, is seeking an experienced engineer to join their Open Pit Engineering team. Responsibilities include producing mine plans, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring Health and Safety protocols. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering and at least 4 years of experience in mining operations. Attractive work schedule with onsite accommodations and meals provided.

Benefits

Meals provided on site

Accommodations covered

Charter flights provided

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in mining operations.
• Member of the Canadian Engineering society or eligible for NAPEG licence is considered an asset.
• Experience in drill and blast, or operations supervision.

Responsibilities

• Produce and steward weekly open pit mine plans.
• Engage stakeholders to manage changes in mine plan objectives.
• Conduct haul road inspections and report findings.

Skills

Open pit mine planning

Stakeholder engagement

Health and Safety principles

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Reporting to the Coordinator, Engineering, you will be part of the Engineering Department. You will act as the liaison between the Engineering, Geology and Mine Operations departments on all short-range production related activities. You will also ensure that the goals and objectives of the team are achieved, while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and the environment.

• Accountable to produce, communicate, and steward weekly open pit mine plans;
• Developing new strategies and ideas to optimize mine production;
• Engage various stakeholders to manage change of new initiatives or mine plan objectives;
• Report daily advance (Drill, Blast, Load, Haul) at the morning production meeting;
• Providing the mill with daily and weekly ore blends;
• Conduct haul road inspections and submit reports to Engineering and Operations leadership;
• Track compliance of waste dump development compared to plan and design;
• Conduct a daily mine tour with Mine Operations General Supervisor ;
• Create and maintain the aggregate production schedule;
• Provide drill pattern, mining, and placement limits to open pit survey team;
• Mentor and support EIT’s and newer members of the Mine Engineering team;
• Promote Health and Safety by participating and hosting the monthly Departmental H&S meeting;
• Responsible for theOpen Pit Engineering team in the absence of the Coordinator if required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering;
• 4+ years of experience in mining operations;
• Member of the Canadian Engineering society and/or eligible for NAPEG licence is considered an asset;
• Experience in open pit mine planning, drill and blast, or operations supervision;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications;
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Note that the official working language at Meadowbank Complex is English.

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest;
• 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.

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