RESPONSABLE DE SECTEUR INFRASTRUCTURES - HORS PROCÉDÉ (NPI) / AREA MANAGER - NON-PROCESS INFRASTRUCTURE (NPI)

Gold Fields Windfall; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Fields Windfall seeks an Area Lead, Non-Process Infrastructure, based in Montréal, to drive design, planning and commissioning of NPI during pre-construction. You will manage budgets, schedules and safety, coordinating with engineers, contractors and stakeholders across a remote mining project.

The role requires a civil engineering degree, OIQ membership, and 10+ years in mining or related sectors, with bilingual French/English communication and a collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• OIQ membership and related regulatory standing.
• 10+ years of experience in mining or industrial sectors.
• Experience in planning, execution and management of non-process infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgets, schedules, risks and changes for Non-Process Infrastructure.
• Deliver on-site and off-site warehouses, fuel depots, workshops, camps and roads.
• Develop execution strategies and contracting plans for service delivery and equipment supply.
• Oversee commissioning and handover to operations.

Skills

Functional leadership

Rigor and critical thinking

Excellent communication

Collaboration with multidisciplinary

Decision-making under uncertainty

Integrity and accountability

Stress management

Flexibility and problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

OIQ membership

10+ years mining/industrial experience

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Construction management software

Job description

The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades.

Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.

This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Gold Fields Windfall builder team!

Reporting to the Project Director, the Area Lead, Non-Process Infrastructure will be responsible for overseeing the design, execution planning, and commissioning of the Windfall Project’s Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) during the pre-construction phase. The role will be based out of the Montréal office on a 5-2 schedule, Monday to Friday. Increased site presence is expected during construction campaigns.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for managing budgets, schedules, risks, and changes associated with the Non-Process Infrastructure area.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of the following scope of work:
  • oOn-site and off-site warehouses
  • oFuel depots
  • oWorkshops, office complexes, and buildings
  • oDelivery of the new permanent camp and associated infrastructure
  • oRestoration of the existing exploration camp and installation of the new permanent camp
  • oPotential management of other off-site camps
  • oDevelopment of on-site roads and improvement and maintenance of off-site roads during the project phase
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine the project’s long-term Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) needs;
• Manage engineering service providers and technical consultants to deliver designs that meet stakeholder needs;
• Oversee the development of cost estimates for the execution of the work;
• Develop execution strategies and plans to deliver NPI safely and efficiently;
• Manage the development of contracting strategies for service delivery and the supply of equipment and materials;
• Oversee the development of commissioning and handover plans to ensure a smooth transition to the operations phase;
• Collaborate with other area leads to ensure integrated design and execution of the operational complex;
• Develop and implement sound engineering, procurement, and construction strategies to achieve project objectives;
• Act as a role model for safe behaviours and ensure the team and subcontractors take a proactive approach to risk;
• Ensure strict compliance with health and safety standards and environmental laws related to infrastructure.

Core competencies

• Functional leadership and influence;
• Rigor and critical thinking;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent collaboration with multidisciplinary teams;
• Decision-making in uncertain contexts;
• Integrity and accountability;
• Very good stress management;
• Flexibility and problem solving.

Technical competencies

• Excellent understanding of civil infrastructure and industrial buildings;
• Ability to analyze and validate complex civil engineering drawings;
• Excellent understanding of heavy construction methods, camp logistics, and supply constraints in remote areas;
• Strict knowledge of occupational health and safety laws applicable to large-scale construction sites and environmental standards;
• Mastery of construction performance indicators;
• Proficiency in plan-reading software, planning tools (Primavera P6 / MS Project), and construction management suites.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or another relevant field (project management qualifications are a major asset);
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ);
• More than 10 years of experience in the mining sector or another relevant industrial sector;
• Experience in managing large-scale projects;
• Experience in planning, execution, and management of non-process infrastructure projects in the mining sector;
• Bilingualism (French and English) required. The incumbent must conduct complex oral and written communications with French-speaking and English-speaking stakeholders on a daily basis.

Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.

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