Senior Mine Engineer

Company Description

G Mining Ventures’ (“GMIN”) mission is to acquire, build, operate and explore for sustainable precious metal mining operations using our proven “self-perform” approach, while focusing on the health and safety of our employees and host communities.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the Senior Mine Engineer will be responsible for providing technical leadership and hands-on engineering support to both open-pit and underground mining operations. This role plays a critical part in mine planning, design, scheduling, and operational optimization from early start-up through ramp-up and steady-state operations.

The Senior Mine Engineer will act as the cross-shift counterpart to the Engineering Superintendent, ensuring continuity of engineering leadership and decision-making during the Superintendent’s absences. This position requires strong technical expertise in both open-pit and underground mining, as well as the ability to operate autonomously on site.

Working Conditions

The Senior Mine Engineer position at the OKO West project site in Guyana will be a rotation-based role, offering flexibility in scheduling to accommodate the successful candidate’s location and personal preferences.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mine Planning & Engineering

• Conduct pit optimization for open-pit operations and stope optimization for underground mining to define economically optimal mining limits.
• Estimate mineral resources, determine cut-off grades, and support mineral reserve calculations through technical analysis and economic evaluation.
• Prepare detailed mine designs including pit phases, stope layouts, development plans, and production schedules.
• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans aligned with production targets, cost objectives, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to annual mine planning, budgeting, and production forecasting.
• Support the design and optimization of underground infrastructure including ramps, ventilation networks, dewatering systems, and material handling systems.
• Evaluate and update mining fleet requirements and equipment replacement plans to support operational efficiency.

2. Operational Support & Optimization

• Provide direct engineering support to site operations during commissioning, ramp-up, and steady-state production.
• Collaborate with geology, mining operations, and processing teams to optimize mine design and sequencing.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve mine planning practices, sequencing, and operational efficiency.
• Support the integration of new technologies, digital tools, and automation solutions within engineering processes.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure quality and timely execution of engineering work.

3. Leadership & Team Development

• Support the Engineering Superintendent in leading the Mine Engineering team and delivering engineering objectives.
• Contribute to engineering strategy development and provide technical recommendations to the Mine Manager.
• Assist in the recruitment, development, and mentoring of engineering personnel.
• Communicate work objectives, priorities, and performance expectations to support production targets.
• Participate in performance reviews and provide technical feedback and coaching to engineering staff.
• Provide engineering leadership and decision-making support when acting on behalf of the Engineering Superintendent.

4. Compliance, Safety & Sustainability

• Ensure engineering activities comply with company standards, Guyanese regulations, and industry best practices.
• Promote and support health, safety, and environmental best practices across all engineering activities.
• Identify, report, and address unsafe conditions and behaviors in accordance with company procedures.
• Provide visible safety leadership to engineering teams, contractors, and site personnel to support a zero-harm culture.
• Support environmental management initiatives and ensure compliance with permitting requirements.

Requirements

Experience

• Experience supporting greenfield mining project development and operational ramp-up is highly desirable.
• Strong project coordination and leadership skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in mining software such as Deswik, GEOVIA Whittle, Datamine, Hexagon MinePlan (MineSight), Surpac, or Civil 3D.
• Experience with underground mine infrastructure including ventilation, dewatering, and power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of applicable mining regulations and operational standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a site-based environment while supporting management and operational teams.

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset).
• 8-12 years of mining operation and engineering experience,

Required Behavioural Skills

• Strategic Thinking & Global Focus: Understands long-term objectives and aligns engineering strategies accordingly.

• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Personal Leadership & Accountability: Demonstrates integrity, initiative, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Team Development & Culture Building: Invests in team growth through coaching, engagement, and development initiatives.
• Operational Excellence: Drives efficiency and innovation through structured execution and accountability.

G Mining Venture welcomes all applications and is committed to assessing them without discriminatory bias. We offer equal employment opportunities to all.

Knowledge of a language other than French is required for this position as G Mining Venture's sites are international and the incumbent will be required to communicate with them on a regular basis.