Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company operation entirely in the Americas, with projects in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Brazil. We have seven operating gold mines and a clear path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production from a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Equinox Gold’s team of proven and experienced mining professionals identify promising assets and develop them into world-class mines that operate to the highest environmental, social and safety standards. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of this high-functioning team and are committed to the Company’s success, just as we are dedicated to developing our people. We invite you to join our team as Equinox Gold works to achieve its vision of becoming the premier Americas gold producer.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer plays a vital part in leading and supporting the engineering and survey teams.  The successful candidate will drive the development, planning and execution of the Mesquite mine, and be a key factor between the long-term and short-term planning functions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Health and Safety

• 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

Environment

• 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

Departmental

• 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. 
• 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.

Cost Control & Communication 

• Manages spending within approved budget
• Maintains effective information exchange with relevant departments

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Relevant Experience
• 7+ years of mining experience, preferably in conventional truck/shovel open pit operation
• Working knowledge of Mineplan preferred
• Working knowledge of survey equipment
• 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

The anuulay salary range for this position is $103,000.00 - $123,00.00 based on experience. 

What we bring:

• Opportunity to grow with a world-class mining operation
• Competitive wages, quarterly bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid time off

We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.