Wabush Mines has an immediate opening at the site of its open pit and ore dressing complex in Wabush, Labrador, for the following:
Mining Engineer
Reporting to the Chief Mining Engineer, the mine engineering team is responsible for open pit optimization, short and long-range planning including annual budget mine plans, ore quality and control. Further responsibilities include evaluating new technology, determining mine equipment requirements, justifying capital expenditures and monitoring a computer planning system.
You have a degree in Mining, Geological or Civil Engineering from an accredited university, coupled with a minimum of five years’ experience in surface mining operations. In addition to strong computer and communications skills, you have a proven ability to work with Medsystem and MineSight computer planning systems. Knowledge of geostatistics and truck dispatch systems would be an asset, as would the ability to use Microsoft Office products and AutoCAD efficiently.
Applications from candidates possessing combinations of experience and/or academic achievements other than those specified above will be considered.
We offer an attractive salary which includes a bonus plan and generous benefits package, full relocation together with low-cost housing, a northern allowance, subsidized vacation travel, four weeks of vacation after three years’ service, company-paid group insurance and a contributory pension plan.
Wabush and Labrador City are neighbouring towns forming a modern community of 12,000 people and offering a full range of services and exceptional recreational facilities.
Interested candidates are invited to immediately forward a detailed resume outlining experience and qualifications, clearly indicating the position of interest, to:
Supervisor, Recruiting and Communications
Human Resources Department
Wabush Mines
P.O. Box 878
Sept-Iles, Quebec
G4R 4L4
Fax: (418) 964-3075
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Our parent company, IMC Global, is one of the World’s leading producers and manufacturers of agricultural products and services. IMC Kalium, a subsidiary of IMC Global, is looking for an experienced Mining Engineer as well as an Engineer as well as an experienced Plant Metallurgist/Process Engineer for its operations in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. The mines near Esterhazy constitute the largest potash operation in the world. The town of Esterhazy is a family oriented community of 3,000 located 2 hours east of Regina.
Mining Engineer & Plant Metallurgist/Process Engineer
As one of the ideal candidates, you possess excellent communication and leadership skills as well as strong planning and decision-making abilities. You are able to develop and maintain rapport with individual employees at all levels of the organization.
As the Mining Engineer you will actively participate in mine planning, ventilation, and engineering issues. Assignments may pertain to rock mechanics, geological and geophysical surveys, equipment and systems applications or other related areas.
As the Plant Metallurgist/Process Engineer you will provide technical support to achieve established goals in the areas of production, recovery, cost control, safety, and environmental compliance. You will participate in flowsheet preparation, design and specifications for new operating procedures.
Preference will be given to those who possess 5 to 10 years of experience in mine Engineering or Process Engineering and have gained experience in potash and/or salt mining. To qualify you must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mine or Mineral Processing Engineering. In addition, you must be a dynamic, ambitious, self-starter, and be a strong team player. You must be proficient in the use of a personal computer and preference will be given if you have experience with MS Access and AutoCad.
IMC Kalium offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package. Qualified applicants should forward their resume by July 2, 1999 in confidence to:
Human Resources Department
IMC Kalium
General Delivery
Esterhazy, Saskatchewan
S0A 0X0
Ground Control Project Leader
The primary objective of the Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health Association (MASHA) is to help Ontario’s mining industry eliminate serious incidents. In the past 10 years, one third of all fatalities in Ontario’s underground hard rock mines have been related to falls of ground. The mining industry is looking for resources it can use to improve ground control practices and procedures. To meet this need, we are looking for a Ground Control Project Leader who can work with underground crews and supervisors to prevent serious incidents related to ground control.
At the close of this one-year contract, the project should lead targeted firms to achieve significant improvements in the way groundcontrol activities are conducted. To accomplish this, under the direction of MASHA’s Ground Control Specialist, the Ground Control Project Leader will:
- audit underground mines to review basic ground control practices and suggest ways those practices could be improved;
- review procedures related to perimeter drilling and blasting, and ground support installation, and recommend improvements;
- deliver hands-on training to supervisors and crews;
- follow up and evaluate the changes made.
The ideal candidate will have extensive practical experience in various underground hard rock mining methods, as well as in-depth knowledge of all support types, and the ability to establish rapport with workers at the face. Front-line supervisory experience is a requirement, as are excellent verbal communication skills. A degree or diploma from a mining school would be an asset.
This position requires extensive travel to underground mines across Ontario. If you feel you have the qualifications required, please send your resume by July 9 to:
Manager, Field Services,
Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health Association
Box 2050, Station Main,
North Bay, ON P1B 9P1
Fax: (705) 474-7178
The Northern Miner
Volume 85, Number 18
June 28-July 4, 1999
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