Mining Engineer II — Ramp-Up at Global Rare Earth Project

USA Rare Earth, Inc.; Sierra Blanca (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Rare Earth is seeking a Mining Engineer II to support mine operations, including short- and medium-range planning, ore control, equipment scheduling, surveying, and geotechnical monitoring. You will provide technical guidance to the Mining Department and contribute to studies moving the Round Top project toward production.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Mining or related field with at least 5 years of mining experience, proficiency in Deswik or similar tools, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of responsible mining engineering experience, including surface mining; supervision beneficial.
• Experience with construction and/or project management desirable.
• Advanced proficiency with mine design, planning, and scheduling software, preferably Deswik.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with large earthmoving equipment in surface mining.
• Understanding of processing, tailings, and infrastructure components of a mine.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to operate four-wheel-drive light vehicles.
• Willingness to travel between project site and corporate offices, and to remote locations when required.

Responsibilities

• Create, refine, and implement short mine plans (material sequence, pit design, blast design).
• Plan ore grade control and scheduling to meet quality requirements.
• Develop short-range plans with Mining Operations to maintain schedules.
• Monitor and manage day-to-day mining activities to meet targets safely.
• Chair daily, weekly, and monthly mine plan discussions.
• Reconcile daily production against plan and report variances.
• Coordinate mine surveying activities and field engineering tasks.
• Plan and track waste streams from processing as the project moves to production.
• Assist in engineering studies, budgets, optimization, and equipment evaluations.
• Write and present technical study reports to leadership and external stakeholders.
• Work with geology, geotechnical, drill-and-blast, processing, and infrastructure teams.
• Support incident investigations and preventive actions; ensure MSHA compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction efforts.
• Lead on-site control, execution, and field delivery with hands-on approach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mine design

Planning and scheduling

Safety compliance

Communication

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

4x4 vehicle operation

Education

BS in Mining Engineering or related field

Tools

Deswik

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

USA Rare Earth is seeking a Mining Engineer II to support mine operations, including short- and medium-range planning, ore control, equipment scheduling, surveying, and geotechnical monitoring. You will provide technical guidance to the Mining Department and contribute to studies moving the Round Top project toward production.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Mining or related field with at least 5 years of mining experience, proficiency in Deswik or similar tools, and strong communication skills.