Mine Technician

Alamos Gold Inc.•Dubreuilville Township, ON

8h•CA$62,250 - CA$112,150•Onsite

About The Position

Island Gold Mine is looking for an Underground Mine Technician to fill the role of Drill & Blast planner. This role reports to the Senior Mine Engineer and is responsible for creating drilling and blasting print packages for underground long hole stopes, reconciling drilling and mucking metrics, organizing stope design strategy sessions, and providing input for mine plans and production forecasts. The position also involves maintaining technical standards, tracking drilling KPIs, performing drillhole gyro surveys, conducting underground inspections, and mentoring new planners. The role may also provide coverage for the short-term planner.

Requirements

Mine Technician Diploma and minimum 5 years of underground mining experience.
Experience in narrow vein, long hole bulk mining.
Underground technical experience particularly in: CAD design, drill & blast design, operations management.
Excellent knowledge of underground development and production drilling & blasting.
Demonstrated a high level of energy, self motivation and strong organizational skills.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, growing work environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong commitment to working in a safe, socially responsible manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Deswik, Autocad and Promine preferred.

Responsibilities

Create drilling and blasting print packages for underground long hole stopes.
Reconcile drilling and mucking metrics with stope Cavity Monitor Surveys (CMS).
Organize stope design strategy sessions with input from Ground Control, Geology, Operations and other Mine Departments as required.
Provide input during development of shore-range schedules, mine plans and production forecasts that support operational execution and corporate objectives.
Maintain and improve technical standards and best practices for drill & blast planning.
Track daily drilling KPIs and coordinate with mine operations to identify issues, improve performance, and ensure plan adherence.
Perform routine drillhole gyro surveys to verify drillhole alignment and accuracy.
Conduct regular underground inspections of active and planned drill and blast areas.
Provide mentoring and training to new Drill & Blast planners entering the role.
Provide coverage for the short-term planner as required.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the needs of the business.