Hellas Gold Single Member S.A. is a mining company for gold, silver, lead, and zinc, headquartered in Athens. Since 2004, it has been responsibly and safely developing and operating the Kassandra Mines in NE Halkidiki under the strictest environmental terms. The Kassandra Mines consist of three mining projects: the Stratoni-Mavres Petres Mine, the Olympias Mine, and the Skouries Project. Continuing a 25-century mining history, Hellas Gold invests in the sustainable development of the Kassandra Mines, boosting economic growth and contributing to the prosperity of the local community with investments exceeding $3 billion, employing over 2,000 workers, actively supporting local suppliers, and making significant investments in local community support initiatives and projects. Since 2012, it operates as a subsidiary of Eldorado Gold Corporation, a Canadian mining company with over 30 years experience in the exploration, development, and operation of mines worldwide.

We live our values in pursuit of our purpose: to find a better way to do things. We aim to break new ground in all that we do. We do this by creating a positive impact today, and for future generations, through our commitment to operating safely, sustainably, and profitably.

The company offers the opportunity to those who wish to express interest in the position of “Senior Mining Engineer – Underground | Ανώτερος/η Μηχανικός Μεταλλείου - Υπόγεια”, for its premises in Chalkidiki. The position will be reported to the Superintendent - Mining Engineering of the Technical Services department in Skouries.

Main Responsibilities:

·      Designing short to mid-term mine designs for the economic extraction of ore based on the geological block model and the Budget mine plan.

·      Development of 3- to 12-month plans, communicating these mine schedules and plans to all stakeholders, and ensuring the month plan follows the rolling 3-month plan.

·      Completing quarterly forecasts and producing estimate of physicals.

·      Compiling and managing the capital budget and capital forecasts as needed.

·      Assisting with the development of the MRMR state and associated reports.

·      Liaising with geology, mine operations, and other technical services groups to ensure the tactical plan targets can be achieved and the appropriate designs are created.

·      Maintaining an integrated LoM model with current designs and making the necessary updates based new geological information and reviews.

·      Ensuring that new designs have been reviewed and approved before production begins, and applying the mine standards in designs.

·      Optimizing production through mine designs and production scheduling, creating mine plans and stope file notes.

·      Reconciliation of plan compliance and stope performances on monthly and quarterly basis.

·      Provide operational and technical support through mine plan and schedule, design and implementation.

·      Identify new or alternate ideas and concepts that can be used to improve the business.

·      Filling-in med-term planning and other duties as required, and ad-hoc projects.

Requirements:

·      Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering.

·      A post graduate degree would be considered as an asset.

·      Professional Engineer registration

·      At least 5 years of experience in mine planning, design &/or mining for an underground mine operation, in particular proficiency in Deswik planning software and ability to make schedules (3-months to 12 months).

·      Knowledge of Greek Mining Regulation

·      A high regard for safe practices.

·      Proficient computer knowledge of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

·      General knowledge of Mine Planning package, Deswik is highly regarded.

·      Good ability for both teamwork and individual performance of tasks.

·      Good ability to take responsibility.

·      Good verbal and written communication skills.

·      Driving License.

Our company offers a competitive remuneration package that includes an attractive combination of basic salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for development in a challenging work environment.

Inclusion and Diversity

Hellas Gold is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

If you are looking for a global and dynamic environment, please send us your CV.