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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Underground Mine Operations Field Engineer
Posted on May 22, 2024 by Employer details Vale Canada
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Underground Mine Operations Field EngineerDo you want to work in a leading-edge underground mine?Who We AreWelcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.Vale Base Metals is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.We invite you to be part of our evolution.Our TeamOur Newfoundland and Labrador Operations are an integrated mining, milling, and processing operation. Nickel concentrate from the fly-in, fly-out Voisey's Bay operation is shipped to our state-of-art Long Harbour Processing Plant where it is refined into low-carbon and high-purity nickel rounds, cobalt rounds and copper cathodes.The OpportunityVale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home. We are currently seeking an Underground Mine Operations Field Engineer to join our Underground Operations Team at our remote mine site in Voisey's Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This permanent position will be on a 1-week in/1-week out rotation.As an Underground Mine Operations Field Engineer, you are responsible for designing, planning, scheduling, and budgeting of Underground Mine Operations. You will consult with other departments such as Mines Technical Services, Mill Operations and Maintenance teams to determine best mining practices and set goals for the Underground Mine Operations department.In this role, you will:Collect, document and assess engineering data within the mine to improve efficiency;Research, test and install new technology to improve safety and production;Consult with geologists and engineers about the design, selection and provision of machines, facilities and systems for mining, and infrastructure such as access roads, water and power supplies;Liaise and coordinate with the operations supervisor to ensure there is proper implementation of the plans;Ensure adherence to mining regulations, including the proper use and care of explosives, and the correct ventilation to allow the removal of dust and gases;Use software provided to assist with calculations, prepare budget and cost forecasting/reporting estimates on the cost of the operation and control expenditure when mines come into production;Provide input for cost development and life of mine scheduling;About YouEducationA Bachelor's degree in engineering combined with Professional Engineer designation in Newfoundland and Labrador (P.Eng.).Experience5+ years of operations experience in underground mining environment.Experience in an open pit, or underground backfill operation is considered an asset.SkillsEffectively able to diagnose problems with equipment, communicate and provide technical assistance.Utilize engineering knowledge to assist with specialized projects.Able to oversee and give guidance to construction activities.Computer knowledge in MS Word and Excel.Ability to- LocationLabrador City, NL
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Full time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Source CareerBeacon #2056837
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