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Underground Operations Engineer
- Salary
- CA$100K–CA$125K
- Hiring from
- Canada
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
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Make an impact at an all-North American precious metals producer. New Gold is now part of Coeur Mining. Visit to learn more.
Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:
Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.
Rainy River
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.
The Rainy River mine, located adjacent to the Ontario/Minnesota border is 65 kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.
Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.
About The Role
Schedule: 14/14 (Camp and Travel)
Position Reports To: Underground Mine Superintendent
Role Summary
The Underground Operations Engineer is responsible for supporting the mining team by assisting with overseeing and coordinating underground operations. They will work collaboratively with both the technical services and mine operations teams, ensuring the successful development and implementation of the short-term mine plan. Additionally, the role involves supporting underground projects, managing QA/QC programs, and collecting and reporting key performance indicator (KPI) data to promote safe and efficient mining operations
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the development and implementation of the short-term mine plan by
The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $100,000.00 -$125,000.00
Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility
Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.
Additional Information
Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or follow us on .
Coeur Mining attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:
- A stimulating values-based work environment
- A culture of collaboration and inclusion
- Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
- Career development opportunities
- A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
- A competitive total compensation program
- A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan
Coeur Mining is a growing, all-North American precious metals producer with seven operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine and Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota, the Rainy River gold mine in Ontario, Canada, and the New Afton copper-gold mine in British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Coeur owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur offers a flexible, hybrid work model and a culture built on safety, collaboration, and real opportunities to develop your career for those who want to grow alongside a company that is doing the same.
Rainy River
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River mine is an open pit and underground, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.
The Rainy River mine, located adjacent to the Ontario/Minnesota border is 65 kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.
Applicants who reside in Northwestern Ontario and have experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the Northwest Ontario, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA) and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Ontario communities. (Indigenous) Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.
About The Role
Schedule: 14/14 (Camp and Travel)
Position Reports To: Underground Mine Superintendent
Role Summary
The Underground Operations Engineer is responsible for supporting the mining team by assisting with overseeing and coordinating underground operations. They will work collaboratively with both the technical services and mine operations teams, ensuring the successful development and implementation of the short-term mine plan. Additionally, the role involves supporting underground projects, managing QA/QC programs, and collecting and reporting key performance indicator (KPI) data to promote safe and efficient mining operations
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the development and implementation of the short-term mine plan by
- Conducting field inspections to assess the necessary work for upcoming areas.
- Organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating weekly underground tasks, such as backfill, ground support, rehabilitation, and miscellaneous work.
- Providing daily updates during morning meetings to clarify or communicate ongoing planning activities.
- Coordinating with the mine operations and technical services teams to ensure alignment on the status and priorities of underground tasks.
- Contribute to underground projects, including initiatives for automation implementation, mine services, safety, capital projects, and Deswik OPS implementation.
- Monitor operational performance by collecting relevant data, generating key performance indicator (KPI) reports, and offering performance improvement suggestions.
- Establish and manage the continuous improvement program.
- Evaluate the costs and operational practices across various mining areas, providing recommendations for optimization and improvements.
- Support the implementation of underground standards and quality assurance/control programs, including those related to production drilling, ground support, and mine services.
- Conduct regular field inspections to verify that work is being performed safely and in compliance with New Gold’s standards.
- Provide coverage for General Supervisor when needed.
- B.Sc. degree or Mining Technology diploma in Mining Engineering or suitable technical skills.
- Atleast 4 years of experience in an underground mining environment
- P.Eng. designation with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or eligibility for membership, is an asset; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Proficiency with mine planning computer software and excel (Deswik.CAD, .OPS preferred.)
- Experience working underground at an underground mine preferred.
- Strong communication and people skills (oral, written, listening).
The anticipated salary range for this position will be between $100,000.00 -$125,000.00
- Note: this employment opportunity is based on an actual current vacancy, not just for future consideration
- Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program
- Extended Health & Dental Benefit
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
- Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
- Flight & Camp Provide
Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility
Coeur Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.
Additional Information
Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or follow us on .