Manager of Engineering and Geology

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Manager of Engineering & Geology

Responsibilities:

Oversee the development of long and short range mine plans and effectively communicate plans with mine operations.

Leadership and development of the Mine Technical Team.

Monitor progress to plans and work with operations as needed to ensure goals are achieved for ore and waste placement.

Developing operating and capital budgets for Technical Services.

Oversite of development drilling and updating block model.

Oversee Life of Mine plan updates and annual resources and reserves report.

Engineering around pit dewatering and managing geotechnical risks through the applications of technology, mining methods, mine designs and monitoring systems.

Planning and monitoring tailings storage facility construction and working with Engineer of Record and the Environmental team.

Oversite of tailings monitoring systems and reporting requirements.

Work with Environmental team on designing and planning reclamation as needed.

Other earth works projects as needed.

Required Qualifications for this Position:

Bachelors degree in Mine, Civil or Geological Engineering.

15 plus years of experience as a Mine Engineer.

Open Cut and Base Metals Experience .

Experience leading technical and operating teams in mining required.

Must be skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

Must have experience in Resources and Reserves Reporting (JORC Competent Person Not Required), Long Term Strategic Mine Planning and Short Term Mine Planning and scheduling.

Must have practical general knowledge in geology, hydrology and geotechnical areas of mining as needed to effectively manage a multi disciplined team.

Must be able to communicate effectively.

Must have experience in AutoCAD, MineSight, or comparable Mine Planning Software.

Experience working in a continuous improvement culture.

Valid Drivers license.

Proven safe work record.

Ability to complete work tasks under various adverse weather conditions.

Ability to be self-directed, team-oriented and work with minimum supervision required.

Ability to climb stairs/ladders and lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.