Mine Engineer

Kghm-International-Ltd.; Ely (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Nevada Mining Company in Ruth, NV is seeking a Mine Engineer to lead planning, surveying, and technical support for the Mine Department. You will work closely with operations to refine short-term plans and ensure safe, efficient extraction.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Geologic Engineering, or Civil Engineering, plus a valid driver's license. Proficiency with MinePlan, AutoCAD, and office software is preferred; strong communication and leadership are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining or related engineering field required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with mine planning tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work procedures and standards.
• Assist in creating and refining short-term mine plans to meet life-of-mine objectives.
• Coordinate mine surveying activities and support geotechnical monitoring.
• Support drill and blast planning and provide technical guidance to the department.
• Present mine plans to diverse groups and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Leadership

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering

Geologic Engineering

Civil Engineering

Tools

MinePlan

acQuire

NPV Scheduler

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB TITLE: Mine Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Technical Services
LOCATION: Robinson Nevada Mining Company - Ruth, NV
PAY GRADE: 6
POSITION REPORTS TO: Chief Mine Engineer
ROTATING SHIFT: No
EXEMPT

Purpose & Scope of The Position:

Mine Engineer is responsible for mine planning, mine surveying, assisting with geotechnical monitoring, supporting drill and blast planning, and providing technical guidance/support for the Mine Department and other Departments as required.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
• All RNMC employees are accountable for the safety of themselves as well as that of their coworkers.
• Assist in the creation, refinement, and implementation of the short term mine plan (material sequence; access planning; pit design; shot muck inventory; blast design and planning; dump sequencing) to attain the Life of Mine Plan.
• Coordinate mine surveying activities and other Field Engineering Technician assignments to fully optimize this group’s time and efficiency.
• Coordinate mine planning and technical evaluation planning process and offer assistance or direct the activities for long and short-term projects (i.e. reclamation; hydrology; dump design; third party engineering studies; blasting techniques & procedures).
• Assist in developing accurate metal plans.
• Assist Mine Operations department to determine equipment requirements.
• Assist other departments (Geology, Environmental, etc.) in organizing, scheduling, and carrying out projects in and around the pit.
• Present mine plans in front of various group sizes and backgrounds.
• Be a leader, motivator, and embrace RNMC’s Zero Harm culture. Be able to work safely and in a team environment and communicate well with others.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work safely and in a team environment and communicate well with others.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the success of Robinson Nevada Mining Company and KGHM.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering, Geologic Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • One to five (1-5) years of responsible mine engineering experience and/or Summer Internship experience.
  • Mine Operations/Supervision experience would be beneficial.
  • Open-pit mining operations experience.
  • Basic knowledge of mine planning.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent analytical, management, organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A working knowledge of MinePlan or other mine planning software package is preferred but not required.
• Experience with acQuire, NPV Scheduler, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Be a leader and motivator.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional for training or seminars.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to meet the required physical demands, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or 15 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.