Manager, Underground Mining
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago
Manager, Underground Operations
Exciting and challenging opportunity to be part of a collaborative and high performing team. Be part of an inclusive, exciting and performance-driven culture. Experience a complex mining operation in a unique part of the world. Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your leadership and professional expertise.About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Manager, Underground Operations to lead the safe execution of all underground development, production, and construction work across three (3) underground diamond mines utilizing blast hole stoping and sub-level retreat caving mining methods. The role will look to balance the capital development and construction of the new A21 underground project while ensuring safely meeting production targets in the 154 producing mines. The successful candidate will look to manage a high performing 300+ underground team, have a relentless desire to better the safety culture on site, manage all underground risks, meet yearly production targets, drive improvement projects, and manage cost expenditures for the purpose of achieving the safe execution of the senior leadership’s strategic plan.
Position based at the Lac de Gras mine site; role will ideally have the successful candidate reside in Yellowknife, NT, although alternative options may be available.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Production, you will have opportunity to:
Ensure Health and Safety, Environmental and statutory legislative requirements, standards and policies are implemented and adhered across a diverse 300 employee and contractor workforce. Support growth and development of the team, strive to achieve targets set in our participation agreements with regards to employing and developing northern workers and develop and maintain a program for professional development of technical staff. Responsible to safely execute the yearly UG Production Plan by effectively working with all departments to achieve common goals. Assist in development of accurate and practical mine plans that are well integrated and communicated across departments. Manage a portfolio of improvement projects to meet and exceed the underground’s yearly targets. Accountable for all operating and capital expenditures for the underground team Coordinate the daily, weekly and monthly reporting of production and safety performance of the underground mine.What you’ll bring
To be considered for this role, you will have:
Ability to successfully lead change and drive operational excellence. Degree in Mining or Geological Engineering with 15 or more years of experience in underground mining (blast hole stoping or caving experience is considered an asset.) Experience in Fly-In-Fly-Out management. Experience supervising professional and technical staff and contractors, eligible for a Northwest Territories Mine Supervisor Certificate – Level II. Excellent communication and ability to work with cross functional departments. Strong planning, organizational, management, cost accounting and communications skills. Knowledge of safety and environmental standards and legislations. Demonstrate sound work ethics and be committed to safety. Ability to maintain standards of conduct and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity. Display maturity, be self-motivated, disciplined and understand the necessity for confidentiality in all business matters.Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Territories. Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.
What we offer
Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
At Rio Tinto, we offer a competitive reward package that reflects the value that each person brings to our business. As part of our pay philosophy, we believe equity represents fairness, and is rooted in our values and aligns with what we stand for.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority. Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions. Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans. Attractive share ownership plan. Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave.) Relocation assistance.Where you’ll be working
Located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At Diavik, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education.
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