Underground Construction Lead VBME (Site)

Job title: Underground Construction Lead VBME (Site)

Job description: Requisition ID: 53887

Job Category: Construction

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, we understand that challenges are changing rapidly in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

SEM-Hatch is a joint venture between Hatch Ltd. and Sikumiut Environmental Management Ltd. providing engineering, construction and project management services in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador. SEM-Hatch is performing Engineering and Project Management Services for the Voisey’s Bay Mine Expansion project. Our client is now ready to initiate the construction phase of an underground mine. This mine expansion project is expected to produce about 40,000 tonnes of nickel per year and extend the life of the Voisey’s Bay operation until at least 2032.

We are interested in receiving resumes for Underground (UG) Construction Lead. This is a site project term position on a 2 week in 2 weeks out rotation, with 12 hour long shifts. The site is accessed via air from designated pick-up points in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Key Responsibilities:

• Construction of facilities to support two u/g mines and one open pit.
• Safe project execution and transition into mine operations.
• Large capital project management, construction planning and scheduling.
• Management of mining contractors for lateral and vertical development.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Post-secondary education including a Technology diploma and/or trade certification is preferred.
• 5+ years of construction supervision experience in large scale industrial projects; mining experience is preferred.
• Supervisory experience of u/g development and raise boring, mine ventilation, and mine services is desirable.
• Underground common core (mine development, construction and supervisory modules) from Ontario or recognized provincial program would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and execute projects in a rapid pace environment.
• Ability execute mine development and construction work packages.
• Clear communication and writing skills.
• Other related duties as required.

To apply please apply to the “Careers” section on our Hatch website; search “NL” for location before end of day February 9, 2022.

Please ensure you include your full name, address, community, and province when applying. Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also submit their resume by forwarding their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

All potential employees or Independent Contractors will be screened utilizing the following mechanisms: Criminal Records Check, Pre-employment Medical and Drug Testing, Reference Check, Education Verification.

SEM-Hatch recognizes the Impact & Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation & the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu & Inuit workers have first preference for employment at Voisey’s Bay Site. It also recognizes a commitment to give qualified workers from Labrador priority for employment opportunities.

SEM Hatch is an equal opportunity employer

We thank all applicants, please note that we will contact only those who meet the required qualifications.

We are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any special needs requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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