Process Mechanical Engineer – Business Improvement

Process Mechanical Engineer – Business Improvement

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Base pay range

CA$/yr - CA$/yr

Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. The Company s current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025.

Artemis Gold trades on TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Process Mechanical Engineer – Business Improvement is responsible for identifying, leading, and executing production optimization initiatives across the mine site. This role integrates closely with Processing, Metallurgy, Mining, Maintenance, Infrastructure, Environment, and Finance to unlock performance and drive value creation. The successful candidate will combine technical excellence in mechanical engineering with strong business improvement skills to deliver measurable gains in safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost control.

This position plays a critical role in supporting the mine site with a strong link to the Operations Manager, General Manager, corporate teams, and long-term planning. All responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Blackwater Gold’s eight behavioural standards: honesty, dependability, respect, confidence, courage, consistency, passion, and innovation.

Location: Blackwater Mine Site

Schedule Options: Fly In/Fly Out - Three (3) Weeks On - Two (2) Weeks Off;
Local / Prince George, BC - Five (5) Days On - Two (2) Days Off; OR Four (4) Days On - Three (3) Days Off;

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Safety: Demonstrate effective safety leadership by addressing and enforcing BW Golds’ safety standards, procedures, and safety systems. Identify and lead safety improvement initiatives.
• Business Improvement: Lead the identification, development, and execution plans to optimize the asset. Take direction from operational managers and aid rapid and safe execution of improvement initiatives. Collaborate with mining, processing, maintenance, and finance to create optimized business improvement plans. Establish rigorous tracking systems for projects including schedules, production improvements, and cost improvements. Interact with multifaceted teams to maximize value. Coordinate feedback sessions with leadership to drive initiatives forward.
  
  Maintain and update improvement registers and communicate progress regularly. Define and detail scopes of work. Establish positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with environmental regulations by implementing best practices in mining operations. Develop and implement environmental management plans.
• Budgeting And Cost Control: Prepare and manage budgets for business improvement initiatives. Conduct detailed cost analysis to create value. Assist Finance and Department Manager in budget creation and review. Provide general input, oversight, and assistance on site budgets. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost control measures.
• Communication And
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate company-wide to ensure seamless integration of initiatives across functions. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and other parties.
• Data Analysis And Reporting: Analyze data related to operational activities and provide regular reports. Use data-driven insights to optimize processes. Work with Technical Services and Mill Metallurgy to ensure site production data is well reported and maintained to a high standard. Aid in the development and improvement of internal and external reporting systems across mining, maintenance, processing, finance, safety, and environment.
• Contractor Management: Engage and manage contractors as required. Scope and execution of…