Mine Engineering Manager — Strategy, Planning & Performance

United Taconite LLC; Eveleth (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Eveleth, MN seeks a Mine Engineering Manager to lead mine planning and engineering across Minnesota operations, including United Taconite, Hibbing Taconite, Minorca Mine, and Northshore Mining.

This role provides strategic leadership for mine planning, capital projects, safety, production, and cost performance, while driving continuous improvement and the adoption of new equipment and technologies. Weekly travel to the mine sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8-10 years of leadership experience in mine planning, mine engineering, mining operations, or related technical disciplines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ATF certification.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive results, and build collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work, delegate responsibilities, and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of short- and long-range mine plans, operating budgets, and performance targets.
• Provide leadership and direction to engineering and operational teams to achieve safety, production, quality, and cost objectives.
• Drive projects and initiatives that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, site procedures, regulatory requirements, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Evaluate equipment requirements and participate in the selection and acquisition of new mining equipment and technologies.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement improvements that enhance productivity, product quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support employee development, performance management, and disciplinary processes as needed.
• Coordinate and participate in safety, risk management, and loss control initiatives.
• Negotiate and administer royalty agreements with landowners and fee holders.

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Eveleth, MN seeks a Mine Engineering Manager to lead mine planning and engineering across Minnesota operations, including United Taconite, Hibbing Taconite, Minorca Mine, and Northshore Mining.

This role provides strategic leadership for mine planning, capital projects, safety, production, and cost performance, while driving continuous improvement and the adoption of new equipment and technologies. Weekly travel to the mine sites is required.