Mechanical Project Engineer, Mining Operations

Socket.dev; Carlin (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines in Carlin, NV seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the Process operations. You will help manage projects from scoping through commissioning, coordinate with operations, safety, and sponsors, and ensure safety and quality throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires collaboration in a fast-paced team, strong MS Office and AutoCAD skills, and knowledge of mineral processing construction. This position offers growth within a leading mining operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Structural, Reliability, or Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree or experience is preferred.
• Project Management knowledge is preferred.
• Knowledge in mineral processing operations and construction is preferred.
• Experience with managing contractor and contract management is preferred.
• Competence in MS Office is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job is required.

Responsibilities

• Execution of all aspects of small and medium sized projects, including planning, justification, design, approval, construction, and commissioning.
• Assist in managing all aspects of a project from scoping, prefeasibility, and feasibility to execution, including construction and commissioning.
• Forecasting of costs for projects.
• Assist in providing design input to engineering consultants.
• Assist in coordinating efforts internally within Nevada Gold Mines during planning, design, construction, and commissioning.
• Assist in completing in-house design for improvements of the appropriate size and complexity.
• Initiate regular communication with operations, environmental, safety, project sponsor and stakeholders.
• Assist in procurement of equipment, supplies, and contracts.
• Ensure projects are designed and constructed with safety being the highest priority.
• Proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budget, and safety.
• Utilize project life-cycle tools to track and record project performance.
• Inform management of schedule, costs, quality control, document control of any issues which may arise during the project life cycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Communication

Teamwork

Project Management

Mineral processing

Construction

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines in Carlin, NV seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the Process operations. You will help manage projects from scoping through commissioning, coordinate with operations, safety, and sponsors, and ensure safety and quality throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires collaboration in a fast-paced team, strong MS Office and AutoCAD skills, and knowledge of mineral processing construction. This position offers growth within a leading mining operation.