Sr. Mine Engineer

Overview

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company with operations in the Americas, including projects in Canada, the USA and Mexico. We have seven operating gold mines and a path to exceed one million ounces of annual gold production from a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Equinox Gold’s team of mining professionals identify promising assets and develop them into world-class mines that operate to the highest environmental, social and safety standards.

We invite you to join our team as Equinox Gold works to achieve its vision of becoming the premier Americas gold producer.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer leads and supports the engineering and survey teams. The successful candidate will drive the development, planning and execution of the Mesquite mine, and act as a key link between long-term and short-term planning functions.

• Knows responsibilities related to WMMI’s Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
• Learns and administers all company and legislated policies and procedures
• Contributes to the department’s health and safety goals and objectives
• Responds to safety concerns and/or unsafe conditions, and takes corrective action, or seeks assistance in doing so

• Knows responsibilities related to WMMI’s Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Contributes to the department’s environmental goals and objectives
• Ensures department activities prevent or mitigate the effects of pollution
• Responds to environmental concerns and takes corrective action, or seeks assistance in doing so
• Follows company standards and guidelines for spill reporting and response

• Utilizes planning software for mine design, mine planning, dump and leach pad design
• Utilizes planning software to estimate economic pit shells for design and reporting reserves/resources
• Identify planning and operational constraints during the business planning cycle
• Create, review and evaluate life of mine plans during the yearly business planning cycle
• Review and understand yearly cost variances for the business planning cycle
• Leads engineering projects related to the mine/company
• Reviews and reports end of month production statistics and reconcile actual vs budget variations
• Assist with daily reporting and production communication to ensure mine plans are being followed
• Assist and provide mentorship to junior engineers
• Keeps up with current trends related to mine design software and integrates this information into work assignments and methodology
• Maintains effective communication between departments
• Knowledge of block model coding to assist with model manipulation for engineering variables

• Manages spending within approved budget
• Maintains effective information exchange with relevant departments

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Relevant Experience
• 7+ years of mining experience, preferably in conventional truck/shovel open pit operation
• Working knowledge of Mine Plan preferred
• Working knowledge of survey equipment
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Ability to prepare accurate records and reports
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with internal and external contacts
• MS Office Suite

The annual salary range for this position is $ - $ based on experience.

• Career Advancement Opportunities:
  Unlock potential for growth and progression with a top mining company
• Competitive Compensation:
  Attractive pay coupled with bonus incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan:
  Benefit from a company-matched program designed to support your long-term financial security
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage:
  Access extensive medical, dental, and vision plans for your health and well-being
• Paid Time Off:
  Maintain a healthy work-life balance

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.