Reporting to the Vice President, Engineering, the Director, Mine Technical Services plays a critical role in shaping the technical direction and success of the Rook I project. Leveraging deep mine engineering expertise and strong business acumen, the Director, Mine Technical Services is responsible for leading all technical mine-planning, geotechnical, geo-metallurgical, production geology, and mine engineering functions that support the design, development, and operation of the mine.
This role requires strategic and technical leadership to mentor, influence, and drive a results-orientated mining team. The incumbent will ensure successful design, development, and operation of the mine, while optimizing performance and maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
Location
The role will be based in our Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Project Office with regular trips to the Project Site.
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Review technical studies, designs, and cost estimates to evaluate project and project alternatives.
- Supervise external technical consultants including development of work scopes, tracking progress, and ensuring objectives are met.
- Oversee the ongoing optimization of the mine production plan.
- Develop a geo-metallurgical model for long-term mine and process optimization.
- Be a Qualified Person (QP) for Mineral Reserve statements and reconciliations, leading the development of NI 43-101 compliant technical studies.
- Through research, design, and engineering, identify and recommend opportunities for safety, technology, productivity, and cost improvements while ensuring the safeguarding of life, health, environment, and property.
- Responsible for the development and execution of the Operational Readiness Plan as it pertains to mining.
- Provide accountability, leadership, guidance, and technical direction to the Mine Technical Services team to support construction, commissioning, ramp‑up, and operations.
- Work closely with the key teams to ensure construction is executed in a professional manner consistent with the approved documents and corporate policies so the underground mine is completed to allow for seamless transition to operations.
- Develop engineering design standards and processes.
- Contribute to the implementation of new systems/processes and provide guidance, auditing, mentoring, and analysis support to the project management team.
- Ensure all engineering work enables underground mine operations to meet company requirements and comply with federal and provincial regulations.
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Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mine or Geological engineering.
- P.Eng in Saskatchewan and being a Qualified Person is a requirement of this role.
- A minimum of 20 years of Mine Engineering in operations and/or projects, preferred experience in underground and hard rock mines.
- Strong experience with large capital projects.
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams is essential.
- Proficiency with engineering management systems, scheduling tools, and project controls (i.e., Deswick).
Communication
- Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.
- Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (oral and written) in a timely, well-organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.
Team Effectiveness
- Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.
- Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.
Work Management
- Plans, manages and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.
- Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
Personal Accountability
- Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
- Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.
Analytical/Critical Thinking
- Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.
- Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.
- Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.
Functional & Technical Skills
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Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.
NexGen Energy is a Canadian company focused on optimally developing the Rook I Project into the largest, low-cost producing uranium mine globally, incorporating the highest levels of environmental and social governance. The Company has a strong portfolio of highly prospective projects, including the Company's 100% owned Rook I property that is host to the high-grade Arrow Deposit (discovered February, 2014), South Arrow (discovered July, 2017), Harpoon (discovered August, 2016), Bow (discovered March, 2015), and the Cannon area (discovered April, 2016).
NexGen is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NXE and on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol NXG, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with an operations office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
