Chief Mine Engineer Onsite Open-Pit Digital & Safety

Solidus Resources; Imlay (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidus Resources is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead mine engineering, planning, and technical governance for a large-scale open-pit operation at the Spring Valley project in Nevada. You will drive mid- and short-term mine plans, oversee drill-and-blast, and coordinate with operations, geology, and processing teams to optimize ore delivery and safety.

The role requires 8+ years in open-pit mining, strong leadership, and experience with Vulcan and MinePlan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years leading mine engineer/technical services teams.
• Experience in mid- and short-term mine planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of mid- and short-term mine plans.
• Oversee sequencing, haulage, equipment, stockpiles, waste placement, and drill-and-blast planning.
• Review forecasts and mine-to-plan performance; identify risks and corrective actions.
• Ensure plans align with production requirements and are clearly communicated.
• Lead a technical team of engineers and support cross-functional operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision-making

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Vulcan

MinePlan

MSHA compliance tools

Job description

Solidus Resources is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead mine engineering, planning, and technical governance for a large-scale open-pit operation at the Spring Valley project in Nevada. You will drive mid- and short-term mine plans, oversee drill-and-blast, and coordinate with operations, geology, and processing teams to optimize ore delivery and safety.

The role requires 8+ years in open-pit mining, strong leadership, and experience with Vulcan and MinePlan.