Mine Superintendent, Borden

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.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Dimensions Direct supervision of the Borden Production & Site Services Coordinators. Responsible for Production activities at the Borden site carried out by the Mining, Surface and Surface haulage prime contractors. Interacts with Underground Engineering, Geology, Maintenance and Electrical, Safety Department, Human Resources, and Administration. Responsible for mine functions including providing resources to complete the scheduled work, budgeting, reviewing complete work, providing direction, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and assessing performance .
Purpose Responsible for day-to-day oversite of the Borden site.
Overall management of People, Safety, Partnerships, Margins and Production associated with the Borden Mine.
Participate in strategic planning with senior management team.
Essential Duties Ensure that the operations comply with company, federal, provincial and municipal health and safety and environmental standards.
Ensure Health and Safety concerns are monitored, corrected and followed up with employees in a timely manner.
Ensure the proper management tracking of safety meetings, audits and sub-committees.
Ensure mine rescue training and other safety training occurs on a regular basis.
Promote Fatality Risk Management across the site and support Critical Control Verification education and use by site personnel.
Promote environmental stewardship of our properties and compliance to standards and regulations.
Provide leadership on the implementation of Fatality Risk Management. Provide and support coaching and mentoring of supervisors, employees and contractors in the use of Fatality Risk Management and Critical Control Verifications during field observations.
Meet overall safety targets showing year over year improvement.
Act as the management representative on the JHSC for Borden.
Responsible for development, monitoring and improvement of safety performance for all operations employees.
Support and maintain value based Safety Management System that enables a continuous process of identifying and managing hazards/risks, monitoring compliance and following up with employees.
Review and guide contractors to ensure they have the trained personnel, equipment, information and motivation to work safely.
Promote and adhere to Newmont environmental and sustainability polices.
Complete weekly/monthly safety tours.
Ensure compliance to safe operating conditions and practices, proper communication protocols and equipment visibility and pre inspections.
Review of new policies and procedures.
Essential Duties Cont. Manage operations to comply with Best Management Plan and address community feedback to minimize adverse impacts on the surrounding community.
Ensure employees and contractors have the tools and systems in place to perform work safely and efficiently.
Ensure employees are developed to reach their full potential and meet organizational goals
Implement succession plans for key employees
Promote the principle of ownership, accountability and mutual respect to the workforce and Supervision
Conduct interviews and select staff employees for hire
Keep employees informed of issues that affect them, ensuring two way communication.
Apply Employee Improvement Action plan as required.
Liaise with all support departments in setting the direction and establishing the mid to long term mine plan.
Participate in strategic planning at the senior management level.
Liaise with all support departments in setting the direction and establishing the mid- to long-term mine plan.
Optimize operational assets and resources through continuous improvement
Ensure production and costs are as good or better than plan
Complete realistic budgets
Establish relationships with external agencies (i.e. MOL, MOE, MASHA, and USWA).
Participate in strategic planning at the senior management level.
Meet overall safety, production and cost targets.
Initiate, develop and implement policies and procedures.
Training & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent discipline and related experience for the position.
10 years experience mining experience, with a focus on underground operations
5 years experience at a supervisory level
Able to read engineering plans with a good understanding of ground control.
A good knowledge of blasting, ventilation, and mine services
A good working knowledge of underground mining methods and procedures and legislation.
Strong communication skills.
Working Conditions This is a site based position located in Chapleau, ON.
The schedule is 4 days on 3 days off, as a result, the successful applicant will need to relocate to Chapleau, or be willing to live in Chapleau during the week.
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. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.