Production Engineer Jobs

Welcome to Newcrest!

Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

We recognize that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.

The Brucejack Mine is an operating underground gold and silver mine and is considered one of the highest-grade operating gold mines in the world. It is located 65 kilometers north of the town of Stewart in northern British Columbia.

The Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a Production Engineer to join the Brucejack Mine in Northern British Columbia.

The Production Engineer supports mine operations team at the Brucejack Mine with the development and execution of the mine plan and underground operations. The Production Engineer’s key responsibility is to track and coordinate underground work with both the technical services and mine operations teams to ensure the successful development and execution of the short term mine plan. The incumbent is also responsible for supporting underground projects, QA/QC programs, key performance indicator (KPI) data collection and reporting to support safe and efficient mine operation.

The Production Engineer will also be required to evaluate the operational performance of individual and or entire mining processes, looking for productivity and cost opportunities, making comparisons to other alternate equipment or processes where necessary.

Perform the following to support the development and execution of the short range mine plan:

• Assist with implementation of underground standards and QA/QC programs, including for production drilling, ground support and mine services.
• Critique costs and operational practices of all mining areas, making recommendations for changes and/or improvements.
• Complete field inspections to identify required work for upcoming areas.
• Track, prioritize and coordinate weekly underground tasks including backfill, ground support, rehab, and miscellaneous scoop work.
• Communicate with mine operations and technical service teams regarding the status of underground activities and priorities.
• Fill in for Mine Captains and Underground Mine Supervisor roles when necessary.
• Track operational performance and provide recommendations by collecting data and generating key performance indicator (KPI) reports.
• Support the creation of yearly budgets and submit purchase requests for operating and capital items for the mine operations department.
• Conduct regular field inspections to ensure work is being done safely and in accordance to Newcrest standards.
• Deliver daily updates at morning meeting to communicate and/or clarify planning activities.
• Support underground projects including battery electric vehicles, mine services, safety initiatives and capital projects.
• Conduct other activities to support safe, efficient, and successful underground operations.

What We Offer

We are committed to ensuring that our team members are kept healthy and safe. To achieve this, we provide comfortable on-site accommodations with private washrooms, including excellent balanced meals prepared by our culinary team. Team members can expect access to TV and Wi-Fi, our on-site gym and a variety of recreational activities including a golf simulator, high-intensity fitness classes, yoga classes, seasonal snowshoeing, and hiking groups. You will also have access to a fully equipped music room while on site. 

All our team members are also rewarded with a host of great benefits, including:

• Ongoing training with continuous growth and development opportunities
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications
• Travel allowance and arrangements made for transportation to and from site

It is important to note that the safety and wellbeing of our team is our top priority. As such, we promote a drug and alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

About You

• Valid driver’s licence and ability to drive manual transmission vehicles underground.
• Registered or eligible to register with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia as an EIT or P.Eng.
• BC Mine Supervisor Certificate (Preferred)
• A minimum of 2-3 year of experience in an underground mining environment
• Degree in Mining Engineering from an accredited Institution
• Experience with Deswik mine planning software (CAD, MDM, and Scheduler)

Our Commitment to You

At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together, and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.

Newcrest’s commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.

Next Steps

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING NEW CHALLENGE, JOIN NEWCREST AND THE BRUCEJACK MINE TODAY!