Mine Planning Engineer Job Vacancy - Nevada, United States

Job Title: Underground Mine Planning Engineer 

Minimum Experience Required: 5 Years

Company: Barrick Gold Corporation

Location: Turquoise Ridge, Nevada, United States

Description:

Barrick Gold Corporation is the largest gold mining company in the world, with its headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Barrick is currently undertaking mining projects in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Saudi Arabia, the United States and Zambia.

Barrick currently looking for underground Mine Planning engineer for its Turquoise Ridge underground Mine.

Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will assist the planning team in delivering quality mine designs and sustainable production schedules to facilitate orderly development and exploitation of economically minable ore reserves; provide design reviews; manage the mine schedule; promote the development of junior members of the planning team; and perform other duties as assigned. The role will focus primarily on long range planning and reserve level mine design under the supervision of site qualified person. 

Selection Criteria: 

Basic Requirements: To be considered for this job, applicants must meet these basic requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent experience required 
• Minimum of three (3) year experience at an underground mine required 
• Five (5) years of experience in the mining industry preferred 
• Knowledge of underground mining methods and design required 
• Strong computer skills in regards to mine design programs required 
• Understanding of geotechnical and ventilation issues in an underground mine required 
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this position required 

For more details, Visit: Barrick

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Senior Mining Engineer Job Vacancy - Ontario, Canada

Job Title: Senior Mine Engineer
Company: Goldcorp Inc

Minimum Experience Required: 7 Years

Location: Musselwhite Mine, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Schedule: Full-time-4 x 3 (4 Days On 3 Days Off)

Description:

Goldcorp is a leading gold producer focused on responsible mining practices with safe, low-cost production throughout the Americas.  A portfolio of long-lived, high-quality assets positions the Company to deliver long-term value.

Goldcorp looking for an energetic senior engineer to help guide and mentor an exceptional team of professionals.  Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, the successful candidate will focus on mine and long term budget planning.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•  Develop long term plans and budgets.
• Participate in life of mine evaluation, identifying and communicating all mine development issues and risks within the short to long-term planning horizon, as well as critical analysis of existing plans.
• Assist in the conversion of mineral resources to mineral reserves.
• Liaise with production and technical personnel to establish medium and long term goals.
• In conjunction with O4E, adopt new and innovative products, techniques and procedures to reduce costs and maximize ounces.
• Promote and maintain safe production and a high-performance culture that develops team for current and future needs of the mine.
• Develop a greater awareness of safety issues towards our triple zero safety goal.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff responsible for project, ventilation and long term planning.
• Comply with all safety and environmental regulations and best practices.

Qualifications

 Education & Experience:

• Degree in Mining Engineering (BSc) or equivalent required
• Registered Professional Engineer status in the province of Ontario, or eligible for registration.
• Experience with mine ventilation, ground control and mine development & production planning.
• 7-10 years of experience in an underground mine.
• Strong computer skills, experience with Vulcan and EPS (Enhanced Production Scheduler) considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills. 
• Performs well under pressure and accustomed to meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience working within a diverse culture.

The schedule for this position is 4 days on 3 days off working 10 hour days.

Goldcorp. Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more details, Visit: Goldcorp

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Senior Engineer Mining Job Vacancy - Oyu Tolgoi mine, Mangolia

                                   

Senior Engineer Mining

o    Play a key role in the development of the workforce of Oyu Tolgoi

o    Use your demonstrated experience in mine planning and pit optimization

o    Choice of lifestyle - residential in Ulaanbaatar or international FIFO - Oyu Tolgoi Site

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company. Our focus is on finding, mining and processing the Earth's mineral resources in order to maximize value for our shareholders. Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind, so our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.

The Opportunity

Riotinto for a Senior Engineer Mining to provide a medium term (1-5 years) to long range plan and optimizing the Open Pit mine schedule to increase the NPV of the project. The role will play an integral part in employee development program to ensure a successful 95% nationalization of the workforce within 5 years.

What the role entails

This role is a great opportunity for a Mining Engineer who is looking to broaden their experience in this exciting project. Working a 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster and reporting to the Manager Geology, you will be:

o    Assisting in developing a safety culture and ensuring compliance with existing safety legislation and applicable HSE standards

o    Producing the Mine Optimization and medium to long term plans

o    Developing the mining strategy and guiding mine operation group on monthly basis on tons and grade

o    Working as an integral member of the open pit team ensuring the national workforce is in place and developed

What you will need for this role

To succeed in this role, you will have:

o    A Mining Engineering degree

o    Significant experience in a similar role in the mining industry

o  Demonstrated experience in mine planning, pit optimization and strategic planning

So if you are looking for a new challenge, great location and an exceptional team of technical experts, apply now.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

If you would like to know more about careers at Rio Tinto, visit: Riotinto

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Senior Production Engineer Job Vacancy - Darwin, Australia

Details:

Position: Senior Production Engineer

Minimum Experience: 7 Years

Location: Cosmo mine site, Darwin, Australia

Company: Newmarket Gold

Salary: Negotiable

Last Date: 30^th November 2015

Description:

Newmarket Gold is an international mining and exploration company focused on safely meeting production targets and sustainable growth. The company owns and operates mines in Central Victoria (Stawell Gold Mines and Fosterville Gold Mine) and in the Northern Territory (Cosmo Mine). This position will be based at Cosmo Mine Site. Cosmo Mine Site is an Underground Gold Mine and is situated approximately 170km south of Darwin.

Newmarket Gold invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the position of Senior Production Engineer. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the provision of high quality mine engineering services to the mining function, to support the safe and efficient attainment of weekly and monthly production targets.

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent your duties will include:

• Champion the attainment of weekly and monthly mine production

• Review and manage the timely delivery of drill and blast services to the mine

• Coach, mentor and supervise Mining Engineers

• Liaise closely with the Mine Planner to ensure linkage is maintained between the monthly plan and the quarterly rolling plan

• Provide input and review into the mine design and associated mining activities

• Provide production reporting and project studies as required

• End of Month Mining Claim Preparation and reporting

• Stope reconciliation reporting

The successful candidate should possess the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering

• Previous experience in a similar role

• 7 yrs. mining experience preferably UG

• Strong knowledge and experience of drill and blast techniques

• Computer literate in office products

• Computer literate in mine planning software (SURPAC would be a definite advantage)

The roster for this DIDO position will be 9 days on 5 days off.

A competitive rate will be offered commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications, knowledge and experience. If required, relocation assistance will be provided.

For more company information please view Newmarket gold website at www.newmarketgoldinc.com

Please submit your application by Monday 30th November 2015 to Cosmocareers@newmarketgoldinc.com

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Mining Engineer Job Vacancy - Whyalla, Australia

Details:

Position: Mining Engineer

Location: Whyalla, Australia

Company: BGC Contracting Pty Ltd

Salary: Negotiable

Description:

BGC Contracting Pty Ltd is a contract mining and civil construction company with operations in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

We are currently seeking a Mining Engineer for our South Middleback Ranges Mining Operations project.  BGC Contracting is working with Arrium at this site to deliver production targets within a safe work environment.

The Mining Engineer will report directly to the Senior Mining Engineer and is responsible for ensuring that project outcomes are met through an effective and efficient utilisation of resources in accordance with BGC Contracting procedures and client requirements.  Specific responsibility is for the planning of safe and efficient mining, drilling and blasting operations and the accurate reporting of mine production statistics.

The Mining Engineer needs to ensure mining managers, supervisors and operators are provided with accurate mining plans and that they fully understand the requirements of the mining plans.  The Mining Engineer will be also responsible for day to day planning of project; drill & blast operations including blast and tie in design and execution.

The successful candidate will require a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering role in a production mining environment, along with experience in drill & blast operations.  They will require excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Suite and Outlook, and experience using the following software packages: Surpac; XAct and Shot Plus.  An Open or Restricted WA Quarry Managers Certificate of Competency is preferred but not essential. 

This position is residential from either Whyalla – Cowell region, therefore no FIFO or camp accommodation is provided.

This is a great opportunity to work with a team that will challenge you to develop to your full capacity.  Details of employment conditions and remuneration will be discussed during the interview process.

For more details visit: BCG Contracting

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Mine Planning Engineer Job Vacancy - Kalumbila, Zambia

Details:

Job title: Mine Planning Engineer

Minimum Experience: 5 Years

Contract Type: On-going

Location: Kalumbila, Zambia

Salary: Negotiable

Last Date: NA

Description:

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has grown from a small mineral operation in Zambia into a multinational mining business in less than two decades, with a global portfolio of copper and nickel assets in Europe, Africa, Australia and South America. This phenomenal growth is down to FQM people who have strived to be Bolder, Smarter and Driven in everything they do.

In March 2013, First Quantum Minerals acquired Inmet Mining Corporation, a Canadian-based mining company primarily producing copper and zinc from mines in Finland, Spain and Turkey, with also a major copper deposit under development in Panama, known as Cobre Panama. The combination of the First Quantum and Inmet assets has created one of the world’s leading copper producers with a geographically diversified portfolio of high-quality operations and development projects in eight countries across five continents.

With a strategic plan to produce more than 1.3 million tonnes per annum of copper within five years, the Company is poised to become the largest, widely-held pure-play copper producer and one of the top five copper producers in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, develop and manage the total mine planning processes and function at Kalumbila Mineral Ltd
• Implement and manage the scheduling and reconciliation functions (mine to plan, including periodic meetings)
• Establish and maintain mine planning data repository
• Collaborate with Operations-,Geology,- Maintenance- and Processing sections
• Improve company profitability by enhanced Mine Planning Techniques and execution 

Qualifications:

•       Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering / Mine Surveying at reputable tertiary institution 
•       Any further degree, e.g. Master's, advantageous

Experience and Skills:

• Min of 5 years in mining including 3 years in Technical open pit planning arena
• Proven mine design and planning track record 
• Mine Planning Management experience
• Whittle 4D, Power / Super User of Surpac- and Mineshed Planning packages experience 
• Strong 3D analytical thinking and spatial perception ability

Behavioral traits:

• Highly detail-orientated and process driven
• Strong team player
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Motivated towards continual improvement of processes and systems

Other requirements:

•       The willingness to locate to and willing to work at a developing mine site and relatively remote area

For more details visit: FIRSTQUANTUM

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Mining Engineer Job vacancy - Toronto, Canada

Details: Job title: Mining Engineer Minimum Experience: 5 Years Location: Toronto, Canada Last Date: 30th November 2015 Description

GREENSTONE GOLD MINES Greenstone Gold Mines L.P. is a 50/50 joint venture partnership between Centerra Gold Inc. and Premier Gold Mines Limited formed for the purpose of the joint ownership and development of the Greenstone Gold Property including the Hardrock Gold Project located in the Geraldton-Beardmore Greenstone belt in Ontario. GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE POSITION Responsible for assisting with detailed engineering of the Hardrock Gold Project and implementation of the Feasibility Study. Review and provide guidance on open pit mine design, optimized life of mine production planning, mine scheduling and mining equipment selection. REPORTING STRUCTURE This position reports to the Director, Mining PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Participate in the development of long and short term planning strategies for the operations and for development projects Provide engineering expertise and technical advice in various stages of development of the Hardrock Gold Project Provide training and collaborate with Engineering team members Assist with the development and implementation of Greenstone's engineering policies and procedures Perform other duties as assigned Provide technical expertise to support the assumptions in the mining reserve updates Act as a resource for the Exploration team SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Proficiency with relevant software systems (Talpac, Whittle, Gemcom, and Surpac) is an asset, along with demonstrated interest in / aptitude for further learning of such systems Ability to build a financial model, with sensitivity analyses on key inputs and assumptions, is an asset Experience with open pit and underground mining procedures is an asset Strong communications skills Team player, able to develop cooperative solutions Effectively deal with the stress of multiple demands and time pressures required to meet deadlines EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION Qualified as a professional engineer (P.Eng.) as defined under National Instrument 43-101 Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant practical experience in open pit mining operations is required; underground mining experience is an asset Previous experience in mine planning, mine design, scheduling, and mining equipment selection is essential Some experience with building a financial model for a Feasibility Study would be an asset University degree in Mine Engineering; a Master’s level degree or equivalent would be beneficial WORKING CONDITIONS This position will initially be based at the Toronto corporate office and work a 5/2 roster Some travel will be required THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO GERALDTON, ONTARIO, EXPECTED IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2017, IDEALLY TO TAKE ON A SENIOR ROLE SUPPORTING THE TRANSITION OF THE SITE TO MINE OPERATIONS While on site, must wear all Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to: safety glasses, hard hat with ear protection, coveralls, work gloves, CSA approved work boots.

For More Details Visit: Centerra Gold

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Principal Or Senior Mining Engineer, Kolkata - SRK Consulting

SRK Consulting India, seeking a mining engineer for their new Kolkata office. The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in mining engineering
• A minimum of 5 years of practical operational and mine planning experience
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial experience
• Knowledge of computerised mine planning tools, e.g. Surpac, Datamine, Minex, Whittle 3D/4D
• Preferably, some prior consulting experience

The successful candidate will also be expected to:

• Consult on projects for Indian and international clients. Assignments will include engineering studies (scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility), operational advice and due diligence/independent reporting projects
• Establish and maintain client relationships, and work in a team environment. This position requires strong networking and communication skills, and sound interpersonal capabilities are therefore essential

Only Candidates With Proficiency In Computerized Mine Design Including Design Capabilities In AutoCad Need Apply.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a performance bonus, social security, and shareholding opportunities in the company.

Applicants Should Respond By Sending Their Resume To Subrato Ghosh By Email To Sghosh@Srk.Com

Those candidates under consideration will be contacted

For more details please visit SRK Consulting

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Employment Notice - Eastern Coalfields Limited 2015

Eastern Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited engaged in coal mining activities in West Bengal & Jharkhand state invites applications from the Indian nationals for filling up the following
vacancies through On-line mode

1. Post Name: Mining Sirdar (T & S .Gr. C)
    Reference Code: 01015
    Total Vacancies: 631
    Basic Pay/Month: Rs 19035.02
    Minimum Qualification: 1) M/Sirdar, Tech. & Suvr.Gr. C (Ref. ID of post 01015)
                                               i) 10+2 or equivalent.
                                               ii) Valid Mining Sirdarship Certificate of Competency from DGMS.
                                               iii) Valid Gas Testing Certificate.
                                               iv) Valid First Aid Certificate.

OR

      Recognized Diploma or degree in Mining Engineering having valid statutory competency

      certificates, recognized by DGMS to work as Mining Sirdar in coal mines

2. Post Name: Dy.Surveyor ( T & S. Gr. B) (For Mining)

    Reference Code: 02015
    Total Vacancies: 43
    Basic Pay/Month: Rs 20552.37

    Minimum Qualification: Dy.Surveyor. Tech. & Suvr.Gr. B (Ref. ID of post 02015)

     (10+2) / Matriculate with valid Survey Certificate of Competency issued by Director General

      Mines Safety (DGMS) to work as Surveyors in the coal mines.

3. Post Name: Overseer (Civil)

    Reference Code: 03015
    Total Vacancies: 48
    Basic Pay/Month: Rs 19035.02
    Minimum Qualification: Overseer (Civil) Tech. & Suvr.Gr.C (Ref. ID of post 03015)
     (i) Should have passed the 10+2 or Matriculation or equivalent Examination.
     (ii) Should possess a recognized Diploma in Civil Engineering (3 years regular course from a
           recognised institute).
For more details please visit Eastern coal fields Ltd
Last Date for Online Apllication: 12th November 2015.

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