Lithium Mine Planning Engineer

NACCO Natural Resources; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

NACCO Natural Resources is seeking a Mine Engineer for the Thacker Pass project in Orovada, NV. The role involves planning and tracking short-range production during construction and into mine production, working daily with operations, corporate engineering staff, and on-site contractors.

You will plan site surveys, develop progress reports, assist with budgets and studies, and support environmental and regulatory needs while ensuring schedules and safety requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a mining- or related-engineering field is required.
• 1–3 years mining engineering experience in surface operations preferred.
• Relocation to Winnemucca, NV may be required and relocation assistance provided.
• Experience with construction projects and project management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and track short-range production during construction and transition to production.
• Coordinate with operations personnel, corporate engineers, and on-site contractors.
• Develop survey duties, progress reports, and efficiency measurements.
• Assist in budgets, optimization studies, and equipment evaluations.
• Provide technical support for environmental and regulatory compliance tasks.
• Assist with waste streams planning and site surveying activities.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Strong computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Vulcan

Micromine

Alastri

Project scheduling software

Job description

NACCO Natural Resources is seeking a Mine Engineer for the Thacker Pass project in Orovada, NV. The role involves planning and tracking short-range production during construction and into mine production, working daily with operations, corporate engineering staff, and on-site contractors.

You will plan site surveys, develop progress reports, assist with budgets and studies, and support environmental and regulatory needs while ensuring schedules and safety requirements are met.