Engineer III at Newmont Goldcorp Corporation

About This Role

• To perform a variety of engineering duties in the development, modification or adaptation of established systems, processes and / or project plans.

In This Role You Will
Mine Planning

• Prepare, review, and evaluate mine design, mine plans, ore control, project feasibility and productivity studies.
• Perform cash flow analysis and financial modelling.
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers.
• Maintain tools required for short and medium-term planning.
• Develop practical mining plans based on all available geological information to support medium and long-term mine planning and production goals.
• Plan, organise and coordinate surveys, tests, or investigations through the collection of data points.
• Generate and develop pit / waste dump designs, blast designs and processing plans.
• Prepare plans for mines, including pits and haul roads for open pit operations, using CAD and Mine Planning Software.
• Coordinate all drill and blast activities with Drill & Blast, Load and Haul Supervisors, Geotechnical and Mine Engineers, Geology and Operations Superintendent.
• Liaise with the blasting contractor, by communicating company policies, accruals, safety audits, budgeting and scheduling.
• Produce drill pattern, loading design, timing sequence using the available drill and blast software suite.
• Support in the development of annual drilling and blasting budgets.

Mine Analyses and Investigations

• Screen mine assignments for unusual and / or challenging problems and select techniques and procedures to be applied to non-routine work.
• Interpret the results arising out of the surveys, tests or investigations and prepare recommendations.
• Contribute to the assessment of manpower, capital and equipment requirements to meet objectives.
• Participate in engineering feasibility studies to define:
• proper mining methods, equipment selections, mine site facilities, capital and operating costs, manpower and product requirements.

Mine Operational Delivery

• Generate short term (i.e. weekly and monthly) production schedules and budgets.
• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Oversee the construction of the mine and the installation of all necessary plant and equipment.
• Lead the implementation of cutting edge processes and safety practices.
• Ensure drill and blast activities are aligned with mine designs, geotechnical wall standards and mine operations schedules.
• Sign off on blast designs and charge plans before blasting.
• Implement Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QAQC) program before and after blast for continuous improvement.
• Work with the Geology department to ensure that blast hole samples are representative and ensure its accuracy.

Mine Optimisation

• Play a leading role in improving operational efficiency and quality and controlling production costs at all stages of the Life of Mine cycle.
• Work cooperatively with other departments, project managers, supply chain and Mine management to optimise production, reduce costs, solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Provide troubleshooting support to improve operational efficiencies.
• Make minor adaptations and / or modifications to established engineering plans and systems.

Stakeholder Communication

• Lead and collaborate with the mine build team to ensure projects are completed according to set timelines and budgets and high-quality standards.
• Consult with Geologists and other Engineers regarding the design, selection and provision of machines, facilities and systems for mining.
• Supervise contractors, negotiate variations and remedial works, assure and control quality, measure work done and approve mine work.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Bachelors’ degree in Mine Engineering.
• Additional Knowledge
• Mine Foreman Certificate of Competency.
• Advanced proficiency in MineSight 3D software.
• Proficiency in cost modelling software e.g. Xeras.
• Competency in explosives handling, storage and legislation knowledge.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 – 7 years’ working experience in a large Open Pit Mining environment.
• Technical Skills
• Strong computer literacy skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), MS Project, Programming, Coding and Application Software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal),report writing, presentation skills.
• Strong planning, organising and prioritising skills.
• Ability to visualise three-dimensional (3D) layouts.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of personnel.

Behavioural Attributes

• Adaptable, Analytical, Deadline driven, Safety conscious, Self-managed.
• Working Conditions