Engineer - Production (Fly-In Fly-Out)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Baker Lake; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Baker Lake is seeking a knowledgeable Mining Engineer to enhance production processes and manage underground planning. You will be responsible for developing strategies, reporting on production advances, and mentoring new team members. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering and relevant industry experience. Competitive schedule and accommodations are provided on-site.

Benefits

Accommodations and meals provided

Charter flights to and from the mine site

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in mining operations.
• Member of the Canadian Engineering society or eligible for NAPEG licence is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Produce and communicate weekly underground mine plans.
• Develop strategies to optimize mine production.
• Report daily advances at morning production meetings.

Skills

Underground mine planning

Mining operations supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Health and Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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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

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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

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 underground 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 the underground 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 the Underground Engineering team in the absence of the Coordinator if required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• 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 underground 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.