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. 

Éléonore is a fly-in, fly‑out operation, with a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that is among the largest gold mines in Quebec. It is located in Eeyou Istchee/James Bay, in a remote corner of the Northern Quebec region, 800 km north of Montreal. A place where we ensure all employees can reach their full potential, establishing an open door and supportive work environment.

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

About the role

Paste Backfill Engineer is part of Operations Engineering team. He/she deliver paste designs and schedule based off the monthly plan ensuring quality of fill for future development and stoping activities.

Essential Duties Monitor and further develop paste system construction and filling operationsEnsure quality is met, standard processes achieve scheduled targets in a timely and cost effective manner,  in compliance with company's policies and proceduresReview and recommend best practice materials and equipment usage in the paste plant and pipe delivery system in order to promote continuous improvement as well as correction of issues that arise in the paste filling processCommunicate and coordinate with Engineering and Production departments to ensure that paste filling design and schedule support mining production in an effective mannerDelivers forward planning on paste for monthly plan, including detailed planning around interactions, and feeds this into the weekly scheduleComplete and issue paste fill notesDeliver reticulation designs for paste crews to executeProvide subject matter expertise for all operational and design aspects of stope fillingWork with Mine Planners to deliver longer term reticulation design for new mining areasEnsure adequate supply of paste consumables – operational and capitalWeekly void tracking to identify and flag upcoming issues with haulage and productionUndertake quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspections alongside Geotechnical EngineersComplete studies and improvement projects with Geotechnical EngineersTroubleshoot any paste related issues with Underground OperatorsUpdate hydraulic model; use it to evaluate new pours locations as well as long term areas to support the business planSupport underground and surface operations by visiting the work places necessary to have a better understanding of priorities, and current/future designsAll other work-related dutiesTraining & Experience University degree in mining engineering or significant experience in an underground mining operation and environment is essentialMinimum 2 years experience in an Underground Mining OperationPrevious paste experience in an Underground Mining OperationEffectively use Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint softwareExperience with AutoCAD and Deswik would be desirableMining modules 1 to 5 and 7Valid general explosive permitMember of the Order of Engineer of QuebecFrench and English speakingSkills and Compentencies Team Management in a multicultural environmentAbility to analyze and solve problemsOrganizational skillsAdaptabilityWorking Conditions Eleonore Mine Site (fly-in, fly-out from Montreal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val D'Or and Wemindji) Schedule : 8 days of work followed by 6 days off

 

Interested qualified candidates should send their resume via the company's Web site at www.newmont.com/careers no later than February 5, 2025.

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!

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview. 

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.