Leeville - Senior Underground Paste Engineer

Careermine; Carlin (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Senior Underground Engineer for the Leeville operation. The role involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating detailed engineering work within a major mining project, with responsibilities spanning from surveys to CAPEX/OPEX planning.

The successful candidate will bring 3+ years in mine design and scheduling, strong ventilation experience, and excellent technical communication skills to drive efficiency and cross-functional collaboration across the site.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering and 5+ years in Underground Mine Planning is required.
• Ventilation experience is required.
• Minimum 3 years of mine design and scheduling is required.
• Technical communication and presentation skills are required.
• Expert knowledge in engineering and design is required.
• Mining or heavy mineral industry experience is required.
• Project management skills are preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Deswik, and VentSim is preferred.
• Strong communication and team fostering skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work for a major project or a segment of a moderate project.
• Plan and conduct surveys, tests, or investigations and prepare recommendations, summaries, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Tackle complex engineering problems with originality and judgment.
• Develop long-range mine plans including CAPEX and OPEX estimates.
• Prepare Reserve and Resource estimates for the site.
• Create metrics to measure operational efficiency and growth.
• Foster trust and collaboration with other departments at the operation.
• Manage workload allocation and output from the site engineering and survey team.

Skills

Ventilation experience

Mine design

Mine scheduling

Technical communication

Presentation skills

Strong communication

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering

5 years Underground Mine Planning experience

Tools

MS Office

Deswik software

VentSim

Job description

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Underground Engineer at our Leeville operation. The successful candidate is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
• Plan and conduct surveys, tests, or investigations, interpret results, and prepare recommendations, summaries, schedules, and cost estimates. Meet with representatives of other departments to coordinate planning and scheduling activities.
• Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice but includes a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and difficult coordination requirements
• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities. Devise new approaches to problems encountered. Work requires originality and judgment in the independent evaluation and resolution of problems
• Creation of long range mine plans inclusive of CAPEX, OPEX estimates
• Preparation of Reserve and Resource estimates for the site
• Create and analyze metrics to determine operational efficiencies and growth prospects
• Create an environment of trust and respect with other departments at the operation
• Manage and be accountable for the workload allocation and generated products from the site engineering and survey team
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Engineering and 5 years of experience in Underground Mine Planning required
• Ventilation experience required
• Minimum 3 years of mine design and scheduling required
• Technical communication and presentation skills required
• Expert knowledge in engineering and design are required
• Mining or heavy mineral industry experience required
• Project management skills are preferred
• Ability to operate efficiently in MS Office applications, Deswik software suite and VentSim preferred
• Strong communication and team fostering skills required

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer