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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Lead · 10+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Superintendent Ventilation will lead the planning, optimization, and performance of underground mine ventilation systems to ensure safe and productive operations. They will also manage regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and cross-functional collaboration with mine operations and maintenance teams.
Job details
Workplace Type: Onsite Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference. Red Chris is an open-pit copper-gold mine in the famous Golden Triangle of northern British Columbia, situated on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation. As a fly-in, fly-out operation, Red Chris is reached via charter flights from multiple locations in BC and Alberta, with teams working on a rotational schedule. Currently an active open-pit producer, Red Chris is poised for an exciting transformation – we are developing a high-value underground block cave that will extend the mine’s life for decades and unlock even more resources. The remote location fosters a close-knit “camp” community where safety and teamwork come first. Working at Red Chris offers an adventurous career at the frontier of mining innovation, with the opportunity to shape a major expansion while enjoying the natural beauty of northern Canada. Our team values strong partnerships with local First Nations and is committed to operating in a safe, inclusive and environmentally responsible way. Your Contribution As a Superintendent Ventilation, you'll lead the planning, optimization, and performance of underground mine ventilation systems to support safe, healthy, and productive operations. You'll help ensure regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement in ventilation performance and operational efficiency. As Part of Our Team, You Will Develop and execute mine ventilation plans that deliver safe airflow and air quality across underground operations. Monitor, analyze, and improve ventilation system performance using data, reporting, and key performance indicators. Lead inspections, audits, and risk management activities to maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements. Partner with mine operations, planning, maintenance, contractors, and safety teams to integrate ventilation requirements into operational planning. Lead and develop a high-performing team while promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role Degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline. Considerable experience in underground mine ventilation, including ventilation design, optimization, and regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge of mine production, mine planning, risk management, and business improvement practices. Experience using data analytics to evaluate ventilation performance and support operational decision-making. Demonstrated leadership experience, including team development, stakeholder engagement, and contractor or project management Your Work Environment Works closely with Mine Technical Services, Mine Operations, Asset Management, and Mine Planning teams. Collaborates with contractors, consultants, and regulatory stakeholders. Provides leadership for ventilation activities that directly support underground mining operations. People leadership responsibilities with direct reports. At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you're passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining. Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont Hear from our people: Life at Newmont Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: it.sec@newmont.com
What you’ll do
The Superintendent Ventilation will lead the planning, optimization, and performance of underground mine ventilation systems to ensure safe and productive operations. They will also manage regulatory compliance, risk assessments, and cross-functional collaboration with mine operations and maintenance teams.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline. Significant experience in underground mine ventilation design, optimization, and leadership is required for this role.
Benefits
- Fly-in fly-out operation
- Rotational schedule
Listed skills
- Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
- Risk Management · Preferred
- Team Leadership · Preferred
- Project management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Mine ventilation design
- Underground mining
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Data analytics
- Team leadership
- Operational planning
- Ventilation optimization
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Business improvement
- Mine production
- Data Reporting
- Operational Efficiency
- Operational Performance Management
- Frontline Decision-Making Autonomy
- Accountability
- Apache Airflow
- Planning
- Data Analysis
- Asset Management
- Auditing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Gold Mining
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Mining Engineering
- Operational Planning
- Operations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Building
- Team Management
- Technical Services
- Environment Health And Safety
- Underground Mining
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Energy
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- HVAC Drafter
- Mining Manager
- Mining Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
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