Mining Engineer

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance plan

401(k)

Annual PTO

Career growth & mentorship

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Geopros is actively seeking a mining engineer to join a high-performing mining team in the United States. The role offers exposure to sustaining and growth projects and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in mining engineering or project evaluation, proficiency with mine design software (Deswik preferred), and strong communication skills for client engagement. Travel domestically and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mining or geological engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant mining experience in engineering or project evaluation.
• Membership or eligibility for a engineering professional association.

Responsibilities

• Provide mining engineering and design services for underground mine studies from scoping to detailed design and reporting.
• Develop and optimize mine designs and production schedules.
• Estimate capital and operating costs and contribute to financial models.
• Collaborate with geology, ventilation, rock mechanics, drill-and-blast, and infrastructure teams.
• Liaise with clients and present results professionally.

Skills

Mining engineering

Client engagement

Communication

Financial modelling

Deswik

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mining or Geological Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Geopros is actively seeking a mining engineer to join a high-performing mining team. You'll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging projects, including sustaining and growth projects, working closely with team members and client s to deliver practical solutions to complex mining challenges. Ideally, you're a mining professional with an interest in consulting and client engagement within the base and precious metals sector.

Job Duties:

• Provide mining engineering and design services for underground mine studies, including scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design and S-K1300 technical reports:
• Manipulating block models
• Selecting appropriate mining methods
• Calculating cut-off grades
• Optimization and mine designs
• Preparing mine plans and production schedules
• Determining equipment fleets
• Estimating mineral reserves
• Estimating capital and operating costs
• Contributing to financial modelsWriting and contributing to study reports
• Work closely with our geology, ventilation, rock mechanics, drill-and-blast and infrastructure teams
• Manage the mining scope of large projects
• Liaise with clients on technical matters and present results professionally
• Deliver high-quality services that uphold the company's professional reputation

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in mining or geological engineering from a recognized university
• Experience working at a mining operation in engineering and/or project evaluation
• At least 4 years of relevant experience
• Member of a professional association for engineers or eligible to register with one
• Advanced proficiency with mine design and planning software ( Deswik preferred)
• Experience selecting mine equipment and estimating capital and operating costs
• Working knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and financial modelling
• Understanding of the key components required for a successful mining operation (processing, tailings, infrastructure)
• Passion and aptitude for collaboration
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and spoken
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, for varying durations and occasionally to remote locations

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary
• Annual bonus program
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
• 401(k)
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Multiple options for career growth and mentorship