Specialist Engineer, UG Mining, Red Chris Block Cave

About Newmont At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer - we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Workplace Type: Onsite

Closing Date: 9/11/2026

About Newmont At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer - we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

About Red Chris Our Red Chris Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation. To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House

At Red Chris, we prioritize the health, safety, and comfort of our team. Our accommodations include reliable Wi-Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well-equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on-site counselling. We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. Our workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to take initiative, care for one another, and contribute to our collective success.

Your Impact You will lead mine engineering activities for the Red Chris Block Cave Project, driving safe, efficient, and well-executed underground development. Your leadership will ensure high-quality short-range planning, strong operational performance, and a collaborative team culture that supports delivery of critical project milestones.

As a part of our team, you will

Lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians with a safety-first, inclusive mindset

Deliver optimized short-term mine plans (0-3 months) aligned to operational and LOM objectives

Translate long-range designs into detailed, execution-ready plans

Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in productivity and schedule adherence

Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities to improve plan delivery

Execute core planning activities including weekly schedules, POI designs, ventilation modelling, and inventory management

Maintain and enhance the Management Operating System (MoS) for short-range planning

Provide technical support across underground development, including drill and blast and ventilation planning

Collaborate with operations, technical teams, and external partners to optimize mine performance

Prerequisites for your success in this role

Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline

6+ years of underground mining experience, with a focus on planning and development

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and build high-performing, inclusive teams

Strong mine planning capability (Deswik experience considered an asset)

Experience in contractor management and underground operations is beneficial

Exposure to block caving is an asset

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in BC or ability to obtain

Your work environment This role is based at our remote Red Chris mine site, featuring modern accommodations and recreational facilities. You will work a balanced fly-in, fly-out schedule (2 weeks on / 2 weeks off), supporting both career growth and personal time.

Why join Newmont At Newmont, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. You’ll be part of a global leader in mining, working on a world-class block cave project while contributing to meaningful, long-term value. We offer compe