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Our Red Chris

Mine, located in the heart of Northern British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. A short distance from Iskut and Dease Lake, Our fly-in, fly-out site offers access from various points across British Columbia and Alberta. Red Chris currently operates as an open-pit copper and gold mine with a promising future to transition to a high-value underground block cave operation.

To learn more about the Red Chris Block Cave project, visit our Virtual Open House Our accommodations include reliable Wi‑Fi, nutritious meals, recreational facilities, a well‑equipped gym with fitness classes, and access to on‑site counselling.

We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings matching, transportation and PPE allowances, and opportunities for career development. As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, Underground, you will play a key role in the delivery of one of Canada's most significant underground mining projects. You will provide technical leadership across underground materials handling and infrastructure work packages, ensuring safe, practical, and high‑quality engineering solutions are delivered from detailed design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.

Lead the technical execution of underground mechanical engineering work packages, including materials handling and mine infrastructure systems. Manage engineering consultants and service providers, ensuring quality deliverables, schedule adherence, and technical compliance.



Support procurement activities through technical bid evaluations, vendor reviews, equipment selection, and contract support.

Provide technical leadership for conveyors, feeders, chutes, crushers, pumps, piping, valves, tanks, and associated underground infrastructure systems. Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces across engineering and project teams. Support construction and commissioning activities and mentor junior engineers.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. ~ 12+ years of experience in mining, underground mining, mineral processing, materials handling, or major capital projects. ~ Experience in detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. ~ Strong knowledge of underground materials handling systems. ~ Experience managing EPCM/EPC consultants, contractors, and vendors. Based in Vancouver, Monday to Friday office workplace. Regular collaboration with project teams and site travel as required.

Expected transition to a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off site roster as the project moves into major construction phases. At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion we are dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment.

The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job‑related education, training, and/or experience. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. #

📌 Lead Engineering, Mechnical UG , Red Chris Block Cave (Fort Nelson)
🏢 Newmont
📍 Fort Nelson