Mine Technician, Ventilation

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location:Hoyle

Schedule:4x3

The Position

Reporting to the Senior Ventilation Technician, this position provides direction and support to the operations group to ensure ventilation systems are designed, installed and maintained in accordance with company policy. Monitors and initiates repairs to the various auxiliary ventilation systems to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained. Ensures ventilations surveys are conducted to standards with appropriate checks to ensure accurate results in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

Safety and Sustainability

• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in safety by reviewing existing and new technology applicable to underground ventilation.
• Promote and adhere to Company safety policies.

Mine Ventilation

• Designs and schedules installation of auxiliary ventilation systems.
• Monitors and initiates repairs to the various auxiliary ventilation systems to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Conducts mine ventilation surveys and maintains accurate ventilation plans for use in planning, operations and emergency situations.
• Monitors performance of main ventilation system and gives input into required upgrades to infrastructure.
• Troubleshoots ventilation problems.

Blast Clearing and Emergency Situations

• Provides operations with blast clearing instructions to ensure blast gases are cleared in a timely manner.
• Provides accurate ventilation plans and advise to the management team in event of an emergency situation in collaboration with the Ventilation Engineer whenever possible.

Skills And Qualifications

• Technician or Technologist Diploma in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Preferably 2 years of mine operation and engineering experience.
• Experience in a leadership role is an asset, not requirement.
• Be technically competent and have a good understanding of U/G narrow vein mining.
• Have strong communication and people skills.
• Be focused, clear, and decisive.

Additional Information

Competitive total compensation package including:

• Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
• Annual total compensation of CAD$102,946 to CAD$127,169 (including annual bonus eligibility).

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Discovery Silver.

We thank all candidates in advance. Please note, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Discovery Silver welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), aboriginal (Indigenous) persons and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. Discovery is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence tools to screen applications and assess qualifications and selected candidates will be contacted by a human for an interview.