Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job No:
10481
Location:
Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
The Company
B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, a mine under construction in northern Canada and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 860,000 and 940,000 ounces in 2024.
Position
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Nunavut
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the General Manager, Engineering, this position will be a fly in- fly out 6x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.
Responsibilities
- Design, install and maintain mechanical equipment used at the Goose Site. Including crushers, conveyors, mills, pumps, and various other machinery critical to the extraction and processing of gold ore;
- Lead projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency, productivity, and reliability of mechanical equipment used at the Goose Site;
- Provide expert troubleshooting support for mechanical systems, including milling and grinding equipment (Ball and SAG Mills), hydro-cyclones, gravity separation units, flotation cells, CCDs, thickeners, electric and gas-fired furnaces;
- Identify bottlenecks within processing plant and develop innovative solutions to optimize throughput, improve yield, and enhance overall performance;
- Utilize engineering principles and analytical tools to optimize mechanical processes, minimize downtime, and mitigate operational risks;
- Leverage industrial software tools such as AutoPipe, Fluid-Flow, Star CCM+, Abaqus, ANSYS, Inventor, Solid Edge, and Solidworks to model, simulate, and analyze engineering challenges;
- Ensure all mechanical systems and components adhere to relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and B2Gold’s safety protocols;
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in mechanical design, equipment reliability, maintenance strategies, and operational processes; and
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to Engineers in Training and technicians to develop their skills and competencies in mechanical engineering principles and practices.
Desired Competencies and Requirements
- Five (5) years’ experience in mechanical engineering, within the mining industry including two (2) years of experience in overseeing the work of Engineers in Training (EIT) and engineering technologist level staff;
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng);
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and membership in the Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist or ability to obtain same. Professional registration is mandatory; and
- Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical equipment and systems used in gold milling, grinding, hydro-metallurgy, pyro-metallurgy, and associated processes.
Compensation and Benefits
B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.
Application and Contact Information
Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.
We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.
Closing Date
This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST May 3rd, 2024, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.