XAVIER GAGNON
La Prairie,QC
Summary
Enthusiastic mining engineering student in the final year, combining academic proficiency with hands-on experience in the field. Eager to contribute my skills and passion for mining to a dynamic team in a challenging professional environment while continuously learning and adapting to industry advancements.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Mine Operations Engineering Intern
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Rankin Inlet, NU
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Presented a solution on optimizing the transportation of personnel to workstations, resulting in a 20% reduction in time loss.
- Led projects aimed at enhancing mine operations and safety, and presented the results.
- Installed over 300 meters of vent pipes.
- Set up casing tubes and placed the reference lines for the production drill.
- Operated a fleet management system as a mine dispatcher.
Underground Mine Operations Engineering Intern
WSP
Fermont, QC
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed Proctor and sieve analysis tests.
- Analyzed the results of the various tests to determine the properties of the soil.
- Conducted soil compaction tests using a nuclear gauge and determined whether the soil required further compaction before backfilling.
- Supervised the construction of a dike in the tailings management facility.
Underground Mine Operations Engineering Intern
Spectra Premium
Boucherville, QC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Tested radiators to find any leaks.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mining Engineering CO-OP
McGill University
Montreal, QC08-2024
Pure & Applied Sciences
CEGEP Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC08-2020
Skills
- Adaptable
- Fast Learner
- Reliable
- Resourceful
- Sense of Safety
- AutoCAD
- COSMO Suite
- Deswik
- Microsoft Office
- Vulcan
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Hobbies
- Hiking
- Hockey
- Puzzles
- Weightlifting
Accomplishments
- Canadian Mining Games 2024 participant, representing McGill University
Certification
- Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum member
- Class 5 driver's license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Underground Mine Operations Engineering Intern
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
01.2023 - 04.2023
Underground Mine Operations Engineering Intern
WSP
05.2022 - 08.2022
Underground Mine Operations Engineering Intern
Spectra Premium
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mining Engineering CO-OP
McGill University
Pure & Applied Sciences
CEGEP Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum member
- Class 5 driver's license
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