Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, and lead. The Company's world-class portfolio of assets, prospects, and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia, and Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution, and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

About the role

Reporting to the Mining Engineering Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the stope design related to long hole drilling and blasting activities. He or she also carries out field inspections, plan layouts, data compilation, and participates in the decision-making process.

Essential Duties

1. To ensure a follow-up of the different active workplaces specific to drilling and blasting.
2. Design, review, and approve drilling and blasting plans and specifications.
3. Participate in the design process of construction sites.
4. Promote best drilling and blasting practices are followed to control dilution and maximize mining recovery during stope extraction.
5. Perform stope performance analyses.
6. Conduct and report drilling and loading quality control underground visits.
7. Lead drill & blast continuous improvement projects.
8. Respect, know, and promote the company's regulations and policies, particularly in the area of health and safety.
9. All tasks related to the performance of his/her duties.

Training & Experience

Bachelors Degree in Mining Engineering
Between 3 to 5 years' pertinent experience in an underground mine
Practical experience in drill & blast considered an asset
Valid explosives permit
Mining modules (F.M.T.M. 1 to 5, and 7)
Member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec
Strong computer skills, including Deswik and Microsoft Office Suite
Bilingualism is an asset (English and French)

Skills and competencies

• Organizational skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to work in a remote location and in a multicultural environment
• Adaptability
• Thoroughness and precision in his/her work
• Good oral and written communication skills

Working Conditions

Schedule: 14 days of work followed by 14 days off
Eleonore mine site (Fly-in, Fly-out)

Interested qualified candidates should send their resume via the company's Web site at no later than May 6, 2024. We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview.

As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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