Mining Engineer (Canada)

Mining Engineer (Canada)

01 Nov
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New Found Gold
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Canada

01 Nov

New Found Gold

Canada

We are Hiring
- Mining EngineerQueensway Project – Gander, NL As a leading gold exploration company, we combine cutting-edge technology with geological expertise to discover and develop world-class mineral resources. Our values—Leadership, Safety, Sustainability, Community and Courage—guide every step of our journey. Current Found Gold is advancing the Queensway Project, an open pit gold operation near Gander, NL. We are seeking a Mining Engineer to develop and maintain the short-term mine plans that keep construction and operations protected, productive, and on schedule. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will turn the life-of-mine plan into practical, executable, daily and weekly plans, working closely with Geology, Survey, Geotechnical, and Mine Operations. You will also help build a solid risk management culture and ensure our plans meet regulatory requirements and best practices. As a Mining Engineer, you’ll be part of a dynamic team. Participate in hazard identification, risk assessments, and management of change processes. Prepare short-range mine plans, dig sequences, and daily production priorities that are practical, secure, and executable in the field. Create and manage stockpile inventory, blending plans, and ROM feed to meet mill requirements. Drill and blast design, including explosives loading plans, pattern timing, powder factor review, and reconciliation of blast outcomes. Optimize pattern specifications and initiation sequencing to meet fragmentation,



wall control and dig-sequence requirements. Design and update blast patterns to control ore loss and dilution, in partnership with Geology and Grade Control. Maintain the drill and blast plan and schedule in line with the short-range mine plan and daily production priorities. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to site technical standards and procedures. Communicate engineering deliverables clearly to Mine Operations, including plans, targets, and any constraints. Coordinate work across Engineering, Survey, Geology, and Mine Operations. Evaluate pit dewatering and water management needs with the environmental team. Mentor junior engineers, technologists, and co-op students. What You Bring to the Field Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited program. 4+ years of open pit mining engineering experience, including short-term planning in an operating mine. Proficiency with mine design software such as Deswik considered an asset. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Working knowledge of drill and blast practices, grade control, and mine reconciliation. A collaborative approach with field crews, supervisors, and other technical departments. Able to work flexible hours as needed. Remote field sites, travel required, rugged terrain Employment Type: Full-time We are Hiring
- Mining Engineer Queensway Project – Gander, NL #

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