Long Term Planning Engineer

at  Newmont Mining

Workplace Type: Onsite
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Éléonore is a fly-in, fly‑out operation, with a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that is among the largest gold mines in Quebec. It is located in Eeyou Istchee/James Bay, in a remote corner of the Northern Quebec region, 800 km north of Montreal. A place where we ensure all employees can reach their full potential, establishing an open door and supportive work environment.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
About the role
The Long Term Planning Engineer has site based scope, primarily supporting the Eleonore operation, but may also be called upon to support other operations in the region. The position reports to the Senior Long Term Planning Lead through the centralized operating model and covers the Long Term planning functional deliverables and mine planning work packages. This includes long term planning aspects of business planning, support of site based studies, projects, Full Potential and Strategic Resource Development (SRD) activities.

Essential Duties

• Generation of reliable, timely and well communicated long term planning work packages
• Produce Life of Asset production plans with challenging but achievable inputs, with transparent risks and opportunities identified
• Stakeholder engagement across the site being supported, including mine planning and other cross functional teams;
• Planning support for Full Potential and Strategic Resource Development initiatives
• Identification and application of improvements associated with site opportunities
• Provide technical Risk and Opportunity characterization for the Life of Asset plans.
• Provide visible and felt leadership in support of health, safety, security and S programs
• Work in collaboration with all site functions to determine plan and design input parameters and assumptions
• Responsible for the generation of timely and accurate Long Term Planning work packages for the site:
• Reserves and Resource estimation, planning and annual MRMR reporting
• Strategic mine plans and options scenarios supporting the Phase 1 Business Plan
• Phase 2 Business Plan Physicals and associated documentation for the Life of Asset plan, in collaboration with the site mine planning teams and Technical Services Manager
• Long term supporting facilities (Pumping system, UG facilities etc.) design and scheduling
• Life of Asset infrastructure planning (tails, backfill, ventilation, etc.);
• Support for reclamation and closure planning.

Essential Duties (continued

• Conduct economic evaluations on mid to long term development and stoping layouts
• Execute Long Term Mine Planning standard procedures, guidelines, standards, best practices and planning improvement initiatives at the site, including consideration of safety in design
• Support and collaborate with the site mine planning teams in the generation of the 0 to 2 years portion of the Business Plan to ensure a single integrated Life of Asset Business Plan for the site
• Liaise with geology and geotechnical engineers to determine and apply design criteria for the mine being designed
• Liaise with mine operations to ensure practicality of designs
• Liaise with the SME function for specific technical expertise not available at site and for peer review of work packages delivered
• Support site projects and studies work and support strategic components of Full Potential and Strategic Resource Development (SRD) work as required
• Support unit cost development and analysis
• Build and maintain trust and credibility with key stakeholders including the site Technical Services Manager, Site Business Manager and site functional teams
• Draw on experiences in Underground mining to ensure the Long Term deliverables are considering and applying diversified engineering techniques. Experience in Open Pit mining is a plus.

Training& Experience

• A B.Sc. Mining Engineering or equivalent is essential, P.Eng. qualification desirable with ability to gain qualification essential
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience
• A valid general explosives permit
• Experience in a range of mine planning horizons including long term mine planning, production support, mine operations and design in large and diversified mine sites, with preference for experience in conventional hard rock Gold.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence and a high level of cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, listening). French language skills are preferable.
• Self-starter and strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain a strong communications network with planning peers, Technical Services Managers, Project/Study Directors, Mine Managers, and JV partner representatives
• Experience in operations with complex multi mine, multi process situations preferable and a knowledge of mine methods, mine design, production scheduling (strategic and tactical), equipment selection, reserve estimation and economic evaluations
• High level of competence in the use of mine planning software, including optimization techniques and strong experience in the use of Deswik software.
• Knowledge of unit costing methods for resource and reserve analysis and of cash flow and financial analysis through the use and manipulation of project financial models. Experience with Xeras cost estimating tool a plus
• Knowledge of exploration methods and resource estimation
• Strong problem solving and 3D visualization skills.

Working Conditions

• The position is nominally located at Newmont’s Eleonore operation, but may be open to flexible home location working arrangements; regardless of location, employee would be required to travel to site (minimum of 25%) and work from home, the rest of the time.
• Will be required to access mining and processing areas, rough terrain, or exploration sites
• Frequent working at a computer/monitor or keyboard
• Must be sensitive to cultural differences at the operations within the Company

Interested qualified candidates should send their resume via the company’s Web site at www.newmont.com no later than February 14, 2025.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview.
As an equal opportunity employer, Newmont is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process

Essential Duties

• Generation of reliable, timely and well communicated long term planning work packages
• Produce Life of Asset production plans with challenging but achievable inputs, with transparent risks and opportunities identified
• Stakeholder engagement across the site being supported, including mine planning and other cross functional teams;
• Planning support for Full Potential and Strategic Resource Development initiatives
• Identification and application of improvements associated with site opportunities
• Provide technical Risk and Opportunity characterization for the Life of Asset plans.
• Provide visible and felt leadership in support of health, safety, security and S programs
• Work in collaboration with all site functions to determine plan and design input parameters and assumptions
• Responsible for the generation of timely and accurate Long Term Planning work packages for the site:
• Reserves and Resource estimation, planning and annual MRMR reporting
• Strategic mine plans and options scenarios supporting the Phase 1 Business Plan
• Phase 2 Business Plan Physicals and associated documentation for the Life of Asset plan, in collaboration with the site mine planning teams and Technical Services Manager
• Long term supporting facilities (Pumping system, UG facilities etc.) design and scheduling
• Life of Asset infrastructure planning (tails, backfill, ventilation, etc.);
• Support for reclamation and closure planning

Essential Duties (continued

• Conduct economic evaluations on mid to long term development and stoping layouts
• Execute Long Term Mine Planning standard procedures, guidelines, standards, best practices and planning improvement initiatives at the site, including consideration of safety in design
• Support and collaborate with the site mine planning teams in the generation of the 0 to 2 years portion of the Business Plan to ensure a single integrated Life of Asset Business Plan for the site
• Liaise with geology and geotechnical engineers to determine and apply design criteria for the mine being designed
• Liaise with mine operations to ensure practicality of designs
• Liaise with the SME function for specific technical expertise not available at site and for peer review of work packages delivered
• Support site projects and studies work and support strategic components of Full Potential and Strategic Resource Development (SRD) work as required
• Support unit cost development and analysis
• Build and maintain trust and credibility with key stakeholders including the site Technical Services Manager, Site Business Manager and site functional teams
• Draw on experiences in Underground mining to ensure the Long Term deliverables are considering and applying diversified engineering techniques. Experience in Open Pit mining is a plus