Engineering Technician/Technologist

Pan American Silver (Lake Shore Gold; Timmins; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Ontario is seeking an Engineering Technician/Technologist to join their Bell Creek Mine. This role involves responsibilities in underground mining functions, including designing drill patterns and conducting ventilation surveys. Candidates should ideally have a degree in Mine Technology and experience in an underground setting. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance.

Benefits

Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Work Schedules

Company-paid medical benefits

Compensation for vacation entitlements

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year Mine Technician or three-year Mine Technologist degree or related experience.
• Minimum two years' experience in ventilation, surveying or similar work in an underground setting.
• Ability to use and calibrate associated survey equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and issue drill patterns for production blasting.
• Conduct ventilation surveys and perform inspections to maintain compliance.
• Gather and analyze data for efficient planning.

Skills

Ventilation expertise

Surveying

Microsoft Office Suite

Mine planning experience

Communication and collaboration

Education

Two-year Mine Technician or three-year Mine Technologist college degree

Tools

Deswik software

Borehole monitoring equipment

Job description

We are looking to hire a Engineering Technician/Technologist to join our Bell Creek Mine in Porcupine, ON, on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10 hrs/day.

Please note that this role requires relocation to the Timmins area and is not a camp-based position.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, the Engineering Technician is responsible for various engineering functions related to underground mining.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer or designate, some of your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Design and issue drill patterns, loading and timing for production blasting
• Assist with borehole surveys and fragmentation studies
• Conduct ventilation surveys of the underground workings, perform inspections, and troubleshoot to maintain compliance
• Assist with various underground surveying tasks of active headings and issue updated driving layouts
• Conduct routine underground inspections that will allow for efficient planning/design tasks
• Gather and analyze data, plan, organize and prioritize work, deliver timely information

Secondary responsibilities may include:

• Assist with time studies, routine engineering projects, and other QA/QC tasks
• Prepare and conduct weekly ventilation meeting
• Assist with sampling requirements for the Airborne Hazard Management Plan
• Design upcoming development headings and produce driving layouts
• Provide continuous support to items related to the Water Management Plan
• Update master level drawings, master long sections and master ventilation schematics
• Participate actively in training programs, personal improvement, and job improvement initiatives
• Continually develop the ability, knowledge, and skills necessary to keep up with the changing methods and technology in the job
• Perform other duties, as request

More About You

While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.

The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

• Completion of a two-year Mine Technician or three-year Mine Technologist college degree or related experience
• Minimum two years’ experience performing ventilation, surveying and/or other similar work in an underground setting
• Accreditation as a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist (under OACETT) is an asset
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, MS Project, PowerPoint)
• Hands‑on experience in mine planning, preferably with Deswik software package would be considered an asset
• Ability to use and calibrate associated survey equipment, including borehole monitoring equipment
• Previous experience with planning/design would be considered an asset.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with various workgroups
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
• As our ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety regulations. player, and above all, you demonstrate compliance with all health and safety regulations.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
• Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account
• Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
• Basic life/accidental life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care viaDialogue
• Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Application Process

To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:

Lake Shore Gold – Human Resources
P.O. Box 1067
Timmins ON
P4N 7H9
Email:[e-mail]
Fax [phone]

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