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Backfill Engineer

Employer
Agnico Eagle
Location
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 17, 2020

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Category
Engineering
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equality, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years.

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

We value you - your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION:

Agnico Eagle is always looking for new talented team members to join our Nunavut mining operations. Meliadine is located just northwest of Rankin Inlet, a small coastal town on the shores of Hudson Bay. Commercial production began at Meliadine in mid-May 2019 and the mine officially opened at the end of June. This mine is our largest gold deposit in terms of mineral resources and we expect to operate it for at least 14 years. The site features a power plant and processing facilities, as well as a complete camp complex.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Ground Control Coordinator, t he Backfill Engineer will perform his/her duties as a member of the Engineering Department and collaborate with other departments of the division. The incumbent will be responsible for the backfilling coordination, planning activities and optimization. He/she will act as the liaison between the Engineering, Mine Operations & the Process Plant departments in regard to all backfilling related activities. The Backfill Engineer will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved, while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

  • Work closely with the Production Engineers to plan all backfilling activities;
  • Compile and verify production data in Centric, consolidating the data and producing the various KPI reports;
  • Prepare all plans and notes prior to paste pouring and analyze the data once pouring is completed;
  • Coordinate backfilling operations among several stakeholders;
  • Collaborate with all of the departments involved to ensure safe and efficient operations;
  • Ensure quality acceptance and quality control of the backfill during and after the deposition;
  • Promote innovation and continuous improvement in safety and productivity;
  • Perform backfill studies and analyses with suppliers and consultants to optimize the process.


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Reporting to the Ground Control Coordinator, t he Backfill Engineer will perform his/her duties as a member of the Engineering Department and collaborate with other departments of the division. The incumbent will be responsible for the backfilling coordination, planning activities and optimization. He/she will act as the liaison between the Engineering, Mine Operations & the Process Plant departments in regard to all backfilling related activities. The Backfill Engineer will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved, while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

  • Work closely with the Production Engineers to plan all backfilling activities;
  • Compile and verify production data in Centric, consolidating the data and producing the various KPI reports;
  • Prepare all plans and notes prior to paste pouring and analyze the data once pouring is completed;
  • Coordinate backfilling operations among several stakeholders;
  • Collaborate with all of the departments involved to ensure safe and efficient operations;
  • Ensure quality acceptance and quality control of the backfill during and after the deposition;
  • Promote innovation and continuous improvement in safety and productivity;
  • Perform backfill studies and analyses with suppliers and consultants to optimize the process.

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