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Equinox Gold Corp. · 1 day ago

Sr. Mine Engineer

Brawley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Equinox Gold Corp. is a growth-focused Canadian mining company operating in the Americas, with a commitment to developing world-class mines. The Senior Mine Engineer will lead and support engineering and survey teams, driving development, planning, and execution at the Mesquite mine while ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Mining

Responsibilities

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

Assist in reclamation planning as needed

Manage spending within approved budget

Maintains effective information exchange with relevant departments

Qualification

Mining EngineeringMineplanOpen Pit OperationSurvey EquipmentMS Office SuiteProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Relevant Experience

7+ years of mining experience, preferably in conventional truck/shovel open pit operation

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

Preferred

Working knowledge of Mineplan

Working knowledge of survey equipment

Benefits

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

Company

Equinox Gold Corp.

Equinox Gold is a gold producer with a foundation of high-quality, long-life operations in Canada and across the Americas, and a strong pipeline of development and expansion projects.

Founded in 2007

Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN

5001-10000 employees