Shift Engineer | Μηχανικός Βάρδιας

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 ‘Shift Engineer | Μηχανικός Βάρδιας’, for its premises in Chalkidiki. The position will be reported to the Underground Mine Manager of the Underground Mine department in Skouries.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe execution of works and compliance with all statutory requirements, rules, and regulations and company procedures.
• Review Job Safety Analyis (JSA) for works not covered by the existing SOPs.
• Authorize the stoppage of work if unsafe acts or practices are observed.
• Conduct daily safety inspections in all working areas and perform gas measurements, and ensure proper signage and barricading standards.
• Supervise underground works performed by Hellas Gold and contractor personnel during the shift.
• Verify compliance with Ground Support Guidelines and complete QA/QC checks of installations.
• Inspect shotcrete quality and verify thickness testing.
• Ensure equipment pre-start inspections and safety system checks are completed.
• Maintain environmental compliance during the shift and ensure controls are implemented as designed.
• Prevent uncontrolled discharges to land/water through proactive inspections and timely corrective actions.
• Manage hazardous materials and wastes in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to reduce contamination risk (e.g., oily rags, contaminated soil, poor bunding).
• Ensure environmental incidents, near misses, and non-conformances are reported, investigated, and closed out promptly, including incidents involving first aid, medical treatment, and equipment damage.
• Participate in daily integrated shift planning and variance meetings, including conducting joint risk assessments with contractors.
• Perform office-based engineering tasks as required, including documentation, procedures, and contract-related work.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree as a Mining Engineer or Mineral Resources Engineer.

• Member of the Technical Chamber of Greece.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Underground Mining.
• Ability to communicate and work in a team.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity and self-motivation.
• Ability to apply practical solutions and manage pressure situations.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office, AutoCad, Deswik.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Greek and English.
• 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.