Job Description
At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.
Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.
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Reporting to the Underground Mine General Supervisor, the Mine Technology Specialist is part of the Mine Department and collaborates with other departments of mine. The incumbent will efficiently lead all mine technology and continuous improvement projects within the underground mine department, track progress and milestones in all mine projects, and create business cases for any potential improvement projects. He/she will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct, and the environment.
Be the driver and point of contact for all technology implementation and continuous improvement projects within the underground mine.
Lead the implementation and integration of automation and tele‑remote operating systems to improve safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Initiate brainstorming and workshop sessions to generate new ideas and identify new opportunities within the group.
Lead the integration of short‑interval control programs.
Deploy and manage technologically enabled KPI tracking tools.
Manage the incorporation of dispatching software.
Conduct follow-ups on action plans and progress tracking for all projects to ensure timely completion.
Frequent field visits to inspect the progress of the planned tasks and implementations.
Be a leader for all other members directly and indirectly involved in the projects.
Create and update procedures, training material, and other documents related to technology projects.
Always ensure and promote safety on site, setting a good example.
Promoting a culture of high efficiency.
Verify all employees have received formal training/accreditation for the jobs being performed.
Perform all other duties as requested by the UG management team.
High School Diploma
University Degree in Mining; a technical degree or 5 years in underground mining operations or planning may be considered.
Demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of efficient mining practices, procedures, and regulations.
Experience or working knowledge of tele‑remote operations and/or automation in an underground environment is considered an asset.
Demonstrate ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines on multiple initiatives.
Resourceful and have creative problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.
Demonstrated experience in project management.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.
Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications. Especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Your Work Schedule:
Schedule: 21 days of work, followed by 21 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from Edmonton, AB, and Yellowknife, NWT.
Accommodations and meals are provided on-site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides charter flights to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.