Joseph Rienguette
Mine Operations Leader
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Senior underground mining leader with 10+ years of progressive experience across mine development, production, construction, and capital projects. Operating at Manager level with direct accountability for safety performance, production delivery, contractor management, and cost control. Proven ability to lead large multi-disciplinary teams, oversee $150M+ capital programs, and drive operational improvements in complex underground mining environments.
Experience
Mine Superintendent - EVOLUTION MINING - Red Lake – Cochenour Mine
(2026-01)
- Senior operational leader responsible for underground development, production, and construction at an operating gold mine
- Accountable for safety performance, production delivery, contractor coordination, and daily execution
- Drive operational improvements to eliminate logistical bottlenecks and improve effective production time
Project Superintendent - CMAC / THYSSEN MINING - Detour Lake Mine (New Portal)
(2025-04 - 2025-12)
- Led portal development from box cut excavation through infrastructure and ventilation installation
- Managed crews to ensure safe execution, schedule adherence, and quality delivery
- Coordinated closely with client and engineering teams to resolve field challenges and maintain momentum
Project Superintendent – Lateral & Vertical Development - VALE (CAPITAL PROJECTS) - Sudbury Basin
(2023-02 - 2025-04)
- Project lead for major underground capital projects across North and South operations
- Developed scopes of work, managed contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract administration
- Oversaw 5+ contractors and 150+ personnel under a unified execution strategy
- Managed capital spending exceeding $150M while maintaining cost and schedule control
- Delivered underground development, fresh air raises, return air raises, and raisebore/Alimak installations
Operations Manager - LEGEND MINING INC. - Sudbury, ON
(2021-08 - 2023-02)
- Provided operational leadership across multiple underground mine projects
- Mentored supervisors and emerging leaders to strengthen frontline execution
- Coordinated development, drilling and blasting, dewatering, and shutdown activities
Project Superintendent - TECHNICA MINING - Sudbury, ON
(2017-12 - 2021-08)
- Lead projects across multiple client sites
- Led development and construction crews while maintaining strict safety compliance
- Worked closely with the Engineering department to re-base line a 3 year scope. Creating methodologies to execute the work safely and in a timely manner.
Development, Production Supervisor / Mine Coordinator - LDI MINING - Thunder Bay, ON
(2014-08 - 2017-12)
- Supported mine development and production optimization initiatives
- Contributed to a 30% production increase through improved coordination and execution
Operations Supervisor - KGHM INTERNATIONAL - Ontario
(2006 - 2014)
- Progressed through underground roles into supervisory leadership
- Led crews in development, production, and construction
General Labor - Levert Placement agency - Ontario
(2003 - 2004)
- Rebuilding the furnace at Inco in Sudbury as a labor
- Worked on shut downs