Short-Term Planning Engineer, Underground Operations

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Short-Term Planning Engineer for their underground operations. This pivotal role involves optimizing production and ensuring effective collaboration across multiple departments. With a focus on safety and innovation, you will contribute to creating comprehensive mine plans and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The company values a diverse workforce and is committed to supporting local communities. If you are passionate about mining engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Accommodations provided

Meals provided

Charter flights to mine site

Travel expense coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in underground mine engineering/operations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Create mine plans and forecasts in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Compile and verify production data with existing databases.

Skills

Underground Mine Engineering

Production Optimization

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Deswik CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Professional designation (P.Eng.)

Tools

Deswik

Microsoft PowerBI

Job description

Short-Term Planning Engineer, Underground Operations

Join to apply for the Short-Term Planning Engineer, Underground Operations role at Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

Short-Term Planning Engineer, Underground Operations

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Short-Term Planning Engineer, Underground Operations role at Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

Direct message the job poster from Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

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

Want to learn more about the Detour Lake Mine? Click here!

Agnico Eagle Mines' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.

Your Next Challenge

Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, you will be part of the Engineering Department – Underground Operations. You will be responsible for the short-term and medium-term planning and will work on production optimization and opportunity projects. You will act as the liaison between the Engineering, Geology, Underground Mine Operations, and Maintenance departments regarding all production-related activities. You will also ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved, while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s culture & Code of conduct, maintaining a high Health & Safety standard, all in respect of the environment, the work procedures in place & the industry’s good practices.

• Create weekly, monthly and 3-month mine plans and forecasts in collaboration with underground mine operations, development contractor and other stakeholders using Deswik
• Assist the long-term planning by ensuring the short and mid-term planning are aligned with the long-term plan
• Compile and verify the production data with existing database tracking tools and KPI’s
• Lead the design review meetings for lateral development, general level design and stope design
• Align weekly priorities with the Drill and Blast Technicians and the Underground Surveyors
• Collaborate with the Geology Department for stockpile management
• Verify and approve lateral development, ventilation, mine services and construction layouts
• Act as relief coverage for mine technicians, performing field duties such as surveying, ventilation, ground support and mine services work, as required
• Produce various KPI reports on project development
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement initiatives in safety and productivity
• Other tasks as required
  
  
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in underground mine engineering/operations
• Professional designation (P.Eng.)
• Experience in underground high tonnage mining environment is considered an asset
• Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core is considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software especially Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerBI & PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Deswik CAD, SCHED and OPS is considered an asset
• Must be able to work independently and within a team structure
• Works well in fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize job duties
• Interest and/or experience in mine rescue is considered an asset
  
  

Note that the official working language at Detour is English.

Your Work Schedule

• Schedule: 4 days of work at our Detour Lake mine site, followed by 3 days off (subject to change as team grows)
• 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
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction, Machinery Manufacturing, and Mining

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Agnico Eagle Mines Limited by 2x

Get notified about new Planning Engineer jobs in Cochrane, Ontario, Canada.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.