Mine Engineer

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. is seeking a Mine Engineer to provide technical leadership across mine planning, contractor management, and field execution.

The role combines planning, safety oversight, and cost-focused operations in field and office environments with exposure to active mining and construction operations. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of mining experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, and proficiency with Vulcan or similar planning tools, plus strong analytical skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ years of mining experience.
• Proficiency in mine planning software (Vulcan preferred).
• Experience working with contractors and earthworks operations.
• Mineral sands experience desirable.
• Strong technical and analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Promote strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE regulations and company standards.
• Execute mining plans based on modeling and sequencing using Maptek Vulcan.
• Develop and execute near-term mine plans and production schedules.
• Monitor daily contractor and mining crew performance; manage costs and productivity.
• Supervise tailings and earthworks construction activities; ensure design and quality compliance.
• Track costs against budget and produce regular operational and cost reports.

Skills

Mine planning

Contractor management

Field execution

Safety culture

Analytical capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Maptek Vulcan

Job description

Virgina Seeking a Mine Engineer to provide technical leadership and operational support. This role combines mine planning, contractor management, and field execution to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective outcomes. Position works in a combination of field and mine office-based environments, with regular exposure to active mining and construction operations. Requires the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and a proactive, independent and hands-on approach.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Promote strong safety culture, ensure compliance with all HSE regulations and company standards
• Oversee contractor safety practices, including field risk management and hazard controls
• Conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations
• Ensure environmental controls (dust, drainage, spill prevention) are maintained

Technical Engineering & Mine Planning

• Execute mining plans based on modeling and sequencing using Maptek Vulcan
• Develop and execute near-term mine plans and production schedules
• Perform engineering analyses, trade-off studies, and cost evaluations
• Prepare technical reports and support permitting activities

Contractor Management & Operations

• Monitor daily performance of contractors and mining crews
• Monitor productivity, equipment utilization, and plan compliance
• Validate contractor reporting, timesheets, and cost submissions
• Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions

Construction & Tailings Oversight

• Supervise tailings and earthworks construction activities
• Ensure compliance with engineering designs, specifications, and quality standards
• Coordinate survey, as-built verification, and construction records
• Identify and resolve design or construction deviations

Cost Control & Reporting

• Track costs against budget and forecast
• Monitor KPIs, productivity, and contractor performance
• Prepare regular operational and cost reports
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline
• 2+ years of mining experience
• Proficiency in mine planning software (Vulcan preferred)
• Experience working with contractors and earthworks operations
• Mineral sands experience desirable
• Strong technical and analytical capability