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. 

Newmont Musselwhite is a fly-in, fly‑out operation on the southern shore of Opapimiskan Lake, located about 480 kilometers (km) north of Thunder Bay in Northwest Ontario. A place where we promote fairness, equity, and non-discrimination through policies and practices that provide equal opportunities for all employees.

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

Location

Musselwhite Site

Purpose

Wear PPE’s as applicable. Ensure actions will not cause unsafe situations. Be alert and observe, correct and report unsafe conditions. Follow operating procedures and maintains an interest in safety. Ensure that work areas are in compliance with all Musselwhite Health and Safety policies and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act in the commission of the job duties. Provide support to all areas on issues that jointly involve production and safety.

Responsibilities Keep up to date on developments within the industry and implement appropriate systems, concepts, policies and procedures.Ensure that ventilation recommendations are consistent and applicable.Implement and direct ventilation installation quality control program.Monitor performance of main ventilation system and give input into required infrastructure upgrades over long-term/life of mine plansProvide design feedback and complete engineering reviews of long term ventilation designs and projectsThe Mine VMP integrates other functions, disciplines, systems, processes, standards and guidelines to provide an overview of how the Ventilation System engineering work and day-to-day operation should be completed. The Mine VMP should clearly define the scope of the Ventilation System, outline the scope of services to be executed, identify who is responsible for its completion, and describe where crossover of battery limits may occur. The Ventilation Management Plan needs to detail ALL engineering that will be undertaken, as well as ALL standards, and guidelines that will be required for the project or mine operation.Analyze models and implement technical improvements.Communicate results to crews, supervision and technical staff.Provide information to enable mine design decisions to consider ventilation principles, historical and potential seismicity, stress modeling results and geology.Review complex or high-risk designs and make recommendations.Develop and optimize macro and micro mining sequences to combat against ground control problemsLiaise with other mines and consultants with the intention of sharing information on best practice to reduce or eliminate ventilation risks and costs.Requirements Mining or Mechanical Engineering degree. Preferably a postgraduate degree in Mine VentilationRegistration as a professional engineer in Ontario, or eligibility to attain within 12 months of hiring via transfer of license.Minimum of 7-10 years of ventilation engineering experience.Knowledge sharing with members of the department. Good presentation skills. Effective communicator (oral, written, listening). Proficiency in Deswik, VentSim, Microsoft Office.Working Conditions

The individual is expected to work 12 hour shifts (minimum) and work on a 14 day on, 14 day off schedule.

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.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.