Ventilation Lead
Thunder Bay, ON, CA, P7B 6S8
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
Purpose
Provide direction and focus from the ventilation group to help achieve and surpass the mine’s safety and production targets and to add value to the operation. This position will mentor and motivate a ventilation team that works effectively and efficiently with other departments. Evaluate and stage the ventilation system to ensure long term safety and production goals can be achieved and sustained.
Safety & Sustainability Expectations
- Accountable for own health and safety performance
- Accountable for following all operating procedures, the Fatality Risk Management, Occupational Health & Safety Act; company policies and comply with all regulatory requirements in order to maintain a safe, clean work environment.
- Be proactive with respect to safety; incorporate best industry practices into the ventilation system designs.
- Ensure the ventilation group works safely, striving to achieve zero harm to people and property
Responsibilities
Promote Safety and Sustainability
Develop plans and ventilation system designs for regulatory compliance and compliance to Company policies, procedures and standards.
- Promote and adhere to Company safety policies.
- Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental awareness.
- Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices.
- Maintenance of a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness.
- Raising, discussion and resolution of safety issues at regular meetings.
Mine Ventilation Planning and Design
- Become proficient with staging the ventilation system using Ventsim Visual.
- Ability to extract data from Deswik (CAD & SCHEDULE) for the ventilation system design.
- Optimize the ventilation system through collaboration with other departments.
- Oversee planning activities to ensure airway dimensions are appropriate, layouts are appropriate, effective and scheduled to be on time.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or equivalent engineering degree.
- 3 -5 years of mine engineering (including operational) experience. Would be an asset but not required
- Be technically competent and have a good understanding of Mine Ventilation Principles and Design
- Strong Ventsim Visual Skills
- Strong Deswik Skills – (CAD, IS and Scheduler)
- Able to mentor and motivate the ventilation team.
- Have strong communication and people skills.
- Able to impact and influence in order to gain the alignment of the Technical Services team, operations, and Corporate Ventilation SME.
- Ability to effectively establish priorities and help to align upcoming work to planning staff.
Working Conditions
The work schedule for this position is 14 days on, 14 days off, working 12-hour days.
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.