Lead, Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer

NexGold Mining Corp • Toronto, ON

36d • Hybrid

About The Position

NexGold has an exciting opportunity for one (1) Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) - Lead position working with the projects team. Initially, this role will have regular travel to our Corporate Office in Toronto and periodic trips to the assigned Project. This role will transition to an on-site rotational work schedule during the assigned Project’s construction phase. Initially, this role will be assigned to the Goldboro Gold Project in Goldboro, Nova Scotia. Following the Project’s construction phase at Goldboro, this role may have the opportunity to transition to operations at Goldboro or may be assigned to the Project team at the Goliath Gold Complex near Dryden, Ontario, or other project sites in the future.
Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, this position will apply knowledge of electrical, instrumentation and control system design principles and practices to the assigned project. The E&I Lead will ensure that high quality, fit-for-purpose, and regulatory compliant engineering and designs are provided by engineering service providers working on the project. Manage Electrical and C&I engineering service providers to ensure deliverables are in accordance with project schedule, budget, safety, and project requirements and meets the projects quality and legislative standards.
NexGold is committed to advancing economic reconciliation and supporting Indigenous participation in all phases of our projects, as well as committed to hiring locally from the areas surrounding our projects. We encourage applicants to self-identify to aid our prioritization of applicants based on these commitments.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar role.
• License to practice in Nova Scotia or ability to obtain license to practice in Nova Scotia
• Excellent communication skills.
• Leadership abilities including project management skills, lead design role capability and supervisory skills.
• Solid understanding of mining, ore processing systems, construction standards, preventative maintenance and reliability.
• Strong time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electrical engineering software packages will be an asset
• Familiarity with Hexagon SmartPlant design tools

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development of electrical, instrumentation and control system specifications and construction drawings on behalf of the project owners' team.
• Evaluating and coordinating work with other engineering disciplines and service providers.
• Supporting construction planning and scheduling.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Working closely with the project management team, monitoring and facilitating progress and performance of engineering service providers.
• Identify, design, and implement opportunities for design improvements that optimize project cost and schedule.
• Ensure engineering service providers comply with approved design criteria and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with project quality requirements
• Review and approve quality control plans provided by construction contractors.
• Promote, establish and maintain a climate favorable to the application of ethical and professional practices.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with other members of the NexGold Project Team. This includes keeping the Manager, Engineering informed of all technical and quality issues, and the Area Managers informed of any issue affecting scope, cost and/or schedule for their area.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Safety, Health, and Environmental responsibilities
• Occasional regional travel (i.e., day trips to communities surrounding the Project sites)
• Additional responsibilities or tasks as reasonably assigned

Benefits

• Company-paid group benefits package (health, dental, paramedical, vision, employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D, critical illness, and employee & family assistance program).
• Mandatory participation in group long-term disability (LTD) insurance program with employee-paid premiums.
• Eligible for Company retirement savings program with company-match.
• Access to paid vacation time from hire date.
• CSA-approved work boots are eligible for reimbursement by the Company.
• All other PPE required to perform job duties will be provided by the Company.
• The incumbent will be provided with hotel and/or camp accommodations while working on-site at project location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees