Mine Engineer

Cliffs Mining Services Company; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a Mine Engineer to provide mine engineering, planning, and design support for its mining operations and mineral projects.

The role leads development of mine plans, economic evaluations, and capital project oversight to optimize ore reserves and production, while aligning with corporate standards. The candidate will mentor teams, drive best practices, and collaborate with operations, geology, and metallurgical groups to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mine Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Mine Engineering and Operations, with leadership/management roles.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and participate on mine planning activities to meet plans and budgets.
• Lead in mine engineering and design contributions to business development initiatives.
• Lead in economic mineral evaluations and related analyses.
• Develop and install standards for essential planning activities of Mine Engineering.
• Coordinate between mine engineering and operations for execution of mine plans.

Skills

Mine planning leadership

Leadership experience

Economic mineral evaluation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mine Engineering or related field

Job description

Location: Ishpeming, MI. The Mine Engineer will provide mine engineering, planning, design support and leadership to Cliffs mining operations and mineral projects. The role will support optimum development of Cliffs' mines, ore reserve reporting and mining-related capital projects.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and participate on mine planning activities and procedures to meet established plans, budgets, and targets of performance for Mine Engineering sections, and in accordance with Cliffs' policies and SEC rules.
• Lead in mine engineering, and mine design contributions, to Cliffs' business development initiatives.
• Lead in economic mineral evaluations, involving procedures of mine engineering, mine designs, economic mineral analysis.
• Develop standards of essential planning activities of and for the Mine Engineering sections and install best practices.
• Conduct audits on Mine Engineering activities to ensure compliance to Cliffs' Mine Planning Standards.
• Facilitate reviews of the methodologies used to develop mine plans and economic models.
• Coordinate as a functional interface between mine engineering and operations for execution and monitoring of mine plans.
• Conduct initiatives to identify and resolve long-range planning issues.
• Facilitate geology and metallurgical investigations with the intention of identifying geological drivers of metallurgical performance, control indicators, and long range development requirements.
• Facilitate open and productive communication between Mine Engineering, its in-house suppliers and customers, and management.
• Identify and facilitate continuous development of the Mine Engineering resources through training, mentoring, open communication, and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mine Engineering or related field. A minimum of 10 years' experience in Mine Engineering and Operations, with experience in leadership and management roles.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer a competitive total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America. Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America's leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability. Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high-performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work-life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.