Mine Engineer — Open-Pit Planning & Optimization

Origin Mining Company, LLC; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Mining Company seeks a Mine Engineer to provide technical support for open pit mining operations, including mine planning, production optimization, drill and blast design, geotechnical monitoring, and performance analysis.

The role collaborates with operations, geology, survey, maintenance, and safety teams to develop mine plans, monitor activities, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in open pit mining operations.
• Experience with mine planning and design software such as Vulcan, MineSight, or similar 3D CAD platforms.
• Experience developing mine plans, production schedules, and drill and blast designs.
• Strong understanding of open pit mining methods and mine design principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and collaboration across departments.
• Ability to perform field work in a mining environment with a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly mine plans aligned with life-of-mine plan and production targets.
• Monitor mining activities for compliance with plans, safety standards, and objectives.
• Prepare and update short- and medium-term mine designs and production schedules.
• Design and coordinate drill and blast programs for efficient rock fragmentation.
• Develop ore stockpile, waste dump, and haul road designs to optimize efficiency.
• Monitor ore and waste movements per plan and environmental requirements.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review geotechnical monitoring data and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with geology and grade control to ensure accurate ore delineation.
• Support survey activities and validate mine designs against field conditions.
• Conduct field inspections to verify progress and address operational challenges.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for management and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Work with operations, maintenance, environmental, and geology teams to achieve objectives.

Skills

Mining engineering

Open pit mining

Mine planning

Drill and blast design

Geotechnical monitoring

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering

P.Eng. designation or Engineer-in-Training (asset)

Tools

Vulcan

MineSight

3D CAD platforms

Job description

Origin Mining Company seeks a Mine Engineer to provide technical support for open pit mining operations, including mine planning, production optimization, drill and blast design, geotechnical monitoring, and performance analysis.

The role collaborates with operations, geology, survey, maintenance, and safety teams to develop mine plans, monitor activities, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and environmental standards.