Longhole Drill

Workplace Type: Onsite

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

Newmont Musselwhite is A fly-in, fly-out operation on the southern shore of Opapimiskan Lake, located about 480 kilometers (km) north of Thunder Bay in Northwest Ontario. A place where we promote fairness, equity, and non-discrimination through policies and practices that provide equal opportunities for all employees.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

Location

Musselwhite site

Purpose

Reporting to the Mine Coordinators, the successful candidate will be responsible for: Leading the Underground Longhole Drill & Blast Department; allocating personnel and equipment resources effectively to ensure safe achievement of forecast. Planning and preparing work sites, personnel, and equipment required for upcoming work. Developing a cross-functional workforce, ensuring adequate staffing levels, while planning for vacation and other leave. Supportign the day to day requirements of the Mine Department's contract business partners with a strong focus on the safe and efficient execution of contracts. Manage all aspects of project performance including costs, schedule, quality and reporting at Newmont's Musselwhite Mine.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Engineering, plan daily tasks for blasting, production drilling, and support activities.
• Supervise Longhole Drillers, Cablebolters, Loader/Blasters, and Trainees, visiting work places of all employees each shift.
• Develop and maintain plans so that each shift is covered for absenteeism, training and planned absences.
• Read and accurately interpret engineering prints.
• Report and investigate near misses, incidents and accidents.
• Manage underground projects and assign daily, weekly, and monthly work tasks including performance tracking.
• Provide daily support, guidance, and management to contractor business partners.
• Act as a liaison between contractor and company and conduct regular jobsite inspections.
• Continuously monitor contractor business partner's KPIs and progress against cost and schedule, create and update performance status reports, and ensure mitigation efforts are in place and effective for safety concerns, schedule non-compliance, and scope creep.
• Manage change orders, notices and revisions.
• Ensure the contractor/consultant is utilizing training, tools, and equipment to perform the work safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all work is executed to the required standards and company policies and procedures.
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation and commitment to satisfy our operation's goal of being accident-free.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  Requirements
  • College diploma or degree preferred but will consider a secondary school diploma with extensive experience and certificates.
  • 5-10 years of underground mining experience, with 2-5 years in a leadership capacity.
  • Completion of the Ontario Supervisor's Common Core program (#P
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate others and initiate change that yields positive results in terms of safety, production and cost management in the Mine Department.
  • Highly effective communication skills, organization, detailed planning and execution.
  • Strong understanding of underground mining equipment/techniques, drawings/specifications, and required standards applicable to discipline.
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with external and internal partnerships of the Mine Department.
  • A high level of flexibility to adapt to changes as necessitated by the business.
  • Strong commitment to seeking efficiency and productivity improvements.
  • Proficient computer literacy.
    
    Working Conditions
    
    The work schedule for this position is 14days on 14off.
    
    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
    
    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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