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If you thrive on challenge and collaboration, Barrick offers opportunities on a global scale. Our remarkable people have made us the leading gold mining company, and we’re looking for more people to join our team—people who are motivated, energetic, eager to learn and grow. We make it a priority to support the aspirations of every individual, with international opportunities, ongoing training and development, and first-class benefits.

Williams Operating Corporation - Barrick Gold located near Marathon in Northwestern Ontario presently requires a: 

Senior Production Engineer

Position Description:

The Senior Production Engineer bridges the gap between the Mining Operations and Technical Services teams. This role mentors and coaches Engineers in Drill and Blast planning and short-term scheduling. The primary responsibility is to ensure that plans crafted by the Technical Services team are operationally viable and align with the company's objectives. The Senior Production Engineer will oversee the translation of these plans into actionable short-term plans, monitor plan compliance, identify deviations and devise strategies for mitigation.

Responsibilities:

  • Promote safety in the workplace and demonstrating a personal commitment to safety by identifying and addressing hazards, participating in improving safety and ensuring all reporting requirements are completed.
  • Coordination of the contractor and technical services team to facilitate the compilation of high-quality short-term schedules.
  • Coordinate the preparation of drill and blast designs to facilitate schedules.
  • Regular underground inspections to ensure plans and designs are relevant and practical.
  • Responsible for the review of weekly mine plans for the underground operation, ensuring all key mining physicals are achieved in line with the Monthly Mine Plan.
  • Work closely with the mining contractor to ensure the plan is executed in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Engage and liaise with the contractor team to achieve plan compliance.
  • Provide support with managing and prompting efficient corrective actions for non-conformance.
  • Review engineering designs and planning to ensure that all necessary safety requirements are met.
  • Review stope notes to ensure safe and efficient production plans are created.
  • Review drill & blast designs.
  • Drive the development and implementation of procedures and systems and review as required.
  • Provide project management leadership and/or act as the mining operations lead on studies and projects.
  • Cultivate and coordinate a high-performance environment to assist in the development and mentoring of direct reports and peers.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in an underground mining environment post-graduation.
  • Experience in a mechanized underground mine is essential.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and mining software such as Deswik.
  • Strong understanding of underground mining practices, especially longhole stoping with paste backfill.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in various stages of underground operations, including ventilation, backfill, production, scheduling, and drill & blast.
  • Underground production engineering experience.
  • Exceptional communication skills with a solution-focused mindset and a track record of high-quality work ownership.
  • Fluent in English (oral and written).

What We Can Offer You 

  • A comprehensive compensation package including competitive bonuses, benefits, pension, and company match share purchase plan.
  • A progressive career path including global opportunities
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
  • Access to a global network of highly qualified professionals for exchanging knowledge and ideas, building skills, and sharing experiences 
  • Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Barrick welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Hemlo has produced more than 21 million ounces of gold and has been operating continuously for more than 30 years. It consists of the Williams mine operation, including an underground mine, and 4mtpa gold processing facility. Hemlo is located about 350 kilometers east of Thunder Bay, Ontario on Highway 17. Situated nearby the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior, Hemlo works closely with our Indigenous communities of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg and the townships of Marathon, Manitouwadge and White River. An area of extensive natural beauty for all outdoor pursuits from hiking in national and state parks, all types of water sports, hunting, fishing, and camping.

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