Mine Planning Engineer: Short-Range Plans & Drill & Blast

Careermine; Ennis (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Careermine seeks a Mine Engineer in Montana to develop short-range mine plans, provide survey support, and assist with drill and blast operations to meet production targets safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include data analysis, KPI tracking, drone-based pit flights, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize ore utilization and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Formal degree in mining or related technical field.
• Experience with mine planning and data analysis.
• Familiarity with MinePlan3D and surveying concepts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work systems/procedures per HSEQ standards.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety incident reporting.
• Abide by company policies and legal requirements.
• Create short-range mine plans aligned with mid/long-range plans.
• Support drill and blast with pattern design and sequencing.
• Analyze pit production data and KPIs.
• Coordinate activities for ore utilization optimization.
• Maintain mine plans for short term (<1-5 years).
• Lay out excavation benches and access roads.
• Provide survey control for pit operations.
• Assist in monthly pit drone flights.
• Support capital mining projects and environmental initatives.
• Maintain site technology systems and infrastructure.
• Promote environmental and sustainability policies.
• Participate in team reviews and audits.

Skills

Mine planning

Data analysis

Survey support

Drill & blast

KPI tracking

Safety leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in minerals/mining engineering

Tools

MinePlan3D

GPS systems

Job description

Careermine seeks a Mine Engineer in Montana to develop short-range mine plans, provide survey support, and assist with drill and blast operations to meet production targets safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include data analysis, KPI tracking, drone-based pit flights, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize ore utilization and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.