Beaver Brook Antimony Mine (BBAM) Hiring for Senior Mining Engineer at Glenwood, NL Full Time

Beaver Brook Antimony Mine (BBAM) is an underground antimony mine located 43 KM Southwest of Glenwood-Appleton, NL. As the only antimony mine within the province and one of the few throughout the country, we are a leader in the mining industry within Central Newfoundland. As a driving force of the local economy, we provide jobs, revenue, and countless opportunities to local residents and businesses throughout the province and beyond. As proud locals and community members ourselves, we understand and act on our responsibility to our stakeholders and are dedicated to operating in a sustainable, safe, and environmentally friendly manner. Our commitment to the health and safety of our personnel is unwavering.

With 24/7 surface and underground mining operations, we have a thriving team of mining professionals and support personnel underground and on surface, as well as within our Head Office located on-site. With a friendly and positive work environment, our employees work collaboratively to deliver our product safely and efficiently to our global customers. With an on-site mill, we both mine and mill our product right here in Central Newfoundland and use local logistics partners to ship our antimony concentrate worldwide.

We understand that our people are our greatest resource, and it is with great pride that we employ hundreds of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians annually as valued employees and partners. Our team is continually evolving and growing, and we are proud to invite you to join us as we move forward in our mission to mine well into the future with a dedication to the highest standards of operating excellence.

We are currently seeking candidates for a vacancy in the position of Senior Mine Engineer within our Mine Technical Services department. If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity and a rewarding career in the rapidly growing local mining industry, we welcome you to apply to join the growing Beaver Brook Antimony Mine family.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Mine Technical Services Manager within our Mine Technical Services department, our Senior Mine Engineer is responsible for working in collaboration with fellow Engineers and Geologists to create and design short-and-long-term mine plans and designs to be executed by our Mine Operations department.

Working closely and in cooperation with our Mine Operations department, our Senior Mine Engineer will ensure their engineering work is in accordance with regulatory requirements and BBAM policies and procedures. With health and safety as the top priority, the actions and work of the Mine Technical Services department should support BBAM in reaching our production targets and operating in accordance with our budgets.

This position is a permanent full-time position, working predominantly on-site. Remote work is possible when required in exceptional circumstances. The successful candidate will work on a 4/2-week rotation schedule, all day shifts. Schedule is negotiable.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate a wide range of short-and-long-term mine planning and design, with cut and fill and long hole mining methods, to ensure we meet our production targets and enhance value through safety, process, production, and continuous improvement
• Work closely with our Mine Operations department to distribute daily and weekly plans to be executed by our team of mining personnel, explaining plans and designs to operations leadership
• Conduct mine planning and design with safety as the first and foremost concern, adhering to relevant regulations and best practices, including OHS regulations
• Coordinate mining engineering support functions (surveying, ventilation, rock mechanics, mine planning and scheduling, reserve management, budgeting) with other departments
• Lead weekly/monthly mine planning meetings
• Preform economic evaluations, productivity analyses, equipment availability assessments, and peer reviews
• Perform reconciliation of demonstrated performance data with the mine plans to identify and recommend actions for improvement and opportunities ahead of time
• Drive a continual improvement culture through leadership and coordination of projects activities
• Provide leadership to team of mining professionals, including surveyor and geologists, providing technical coaching and mentorship to junior members of the team
• Influence site decision making by communicating detailed data analysis and sound mining practices related to our mining situation and remaining mine life
• Support potential mining exploration and maintain the extension of our mine life as a goal while performing mine planning
• Assist with budgeting and ensure mining department remains within their budget
• Improve projects’ economic, environmental, cultural, and social value by applying the sustainability lens to design
• Evaluate new and emerging technologies, software, and mining methods for their completive advantage and decarbonization results
• Support production staff in the completion of projects wherever necessary
• Assist with incident response, where necessary, to provide technical information and advice regarding mine, working with Health and Safety department
• Additional duties, as assigned by Senior Management

SKILLS AND EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Sc. in Mine Engineering from a recognized university/institution
• P.Eng. certification; registration, or eligibility for registration, with Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland & Labrador (PEGNL). BBAM will support successful candidate with their PEGNL registration
• 5 years’ experience in mining engineering and/or mine production experience, with at least 2 years in a senior engineering role, preferably in underground hard rock mining
• Experience with underground hard rock mining, particularly with cut and fill and long hole mining methods
• Surface mining experience considered an asset (BBAM has minimal surface mining operations planned)
• Ability to use AutoCAD and ProMine software, knowledge of Surpac considered an asset
• Strong digital literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Office Suite), including OneDrive and SharePoint
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy with all tasks
• Dedication to working safely and adhering to regulatory requirements, sharing our target of a zero-incident workplace
• Proven time management skills, prioritizing tasks appropriately and working in an efficient and productive manner
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently, working in high pressure environment with complex mining concepts and changing underground conditions
• Work well autonomously and in a team environment

WHAT BBAM OFFERS

• Negotiable competitive salary
• Generous vacation pay/time off
• Flights to/from Gander International Airport (YQX) to major Canadian airport hubs with camp accommodation (including meals) while on-site
• Daily transportation to/from work site for local candidates
• Group health benefits (prescription, dental, vision, chiropractic, and more) for employee and dependents, including long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance coverage, provided through Manulife
• Boot allowance
• On-site orientation and training, including WHMIS, etc.
• Various training courses and professional development
• A safe and positive work environment with strong leadership
• Valuable experience in booming NL mining industry, as well as opportunity for career advancement

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

• All BBAM employees are required to work in a safe manner, adhering to the occupational health and safety requirements of BBAM, as well as following applicable provincial and federal guidelines and regulations. Candidates should possess a safety conscious mindset and understand our strict zero tolerance approach toward negligence and unsafe work.
• In accordance with our commitment to health and safety, successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination to ensure fitness for duty, as well as a drug and alcohol test. The successful completion of both are prerequisites to employment. Medicals and associated testing are completed by Main Street Medical Clinic (MSMC) with clinics located throughout the province. A criminal background check may also be required (depending on the position).

ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• As our site is located 43 KM Southwest of Glenwood-Appleton, NL, (visible on Google Maps) employees would be required to travel a 43 KM gravel access road to get to the site. The road is professionally maintained throughout the year, but road conditions vary depending on seasonal weather conditions. The site is remote but located only one hour from Gander, which offers many stores, hotels, and the local airport. We have a trained and qualified Paramedic on-site at all times and the nearest hospital (James Paton Memorial Hospital) is located one hour from site.
• Due to the nature of mining, applicants will be working in an industrial environment. As such, personal protective equipment (PPE) is required throughout many areas of the site and nearly all areas are deemed to be higher risk than non-industrial work areas. Much of our work is safety sensitive and various heavy equipment/machinery is being operated regularly.
• Candidate must be comfortable with working underground and in confined spaces.

Important:  Please apply and submit your resume, with cover letter (if applicable), ONLINE through Indeed or other platform where the position is advertised. Physical resumes are NOT accepted at our office by person or mail. Please do not contact our office regarding this position as no further information is available currently. Resumes for general interest are not accepted.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work within Canada.

We appreciate your interest in being a part of the team, however, due to the high volume of applicants only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
BBAM has a comprehensive COVID-19 Prevention & Response Plan and is continually monitoring the situation with respect to COVID-19 within the province, adhering to provincial and federal guidelines at all times and where reasonably able to be applied.

Application question(s):

• Due to the sporadic nature of mining within the province (and in most mining environments), positions within the mining industry can abruptly be terminated due to market conditions or other external factors. BBAM strives to maintain a stable and consistent working environment for our employees and this position is permanent full-time. Our current estimated remaining mine life is currently one and a half years. We hope to be able to conduct additional mining exploration at our current location to extend this mine life, if possible, but this is not guaranteed. Do you acknowledge this and are you interested in continuing your application?

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• (or eligibility for) registration with PEGNL (P.Eng.) (required)