Mining Engineer - Surface Lithium Project

Turner Mining Group; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Turner Mining Group seeks a Mining Engineer to support planning, construction, and transition to operations at Thacker Pass, northern Nevada. Early-career engineers gain hands-on exposure to mine planning, surveying, construction, and project engineering.

The role collaborates with operations teams and on-site contractors in a safety-focused environment, assisting with short-range planning, production tracking, survey activities, and progress reporting as the site moves into production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1–3 years of mining engineering experience in a surface mining operation.
• Experience with construction and/or project management is desirable.
• Familiarity with large earthmoving equipment and its application in surface mining environments.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with mine planning or scheduling software such as Vulcan, Micromine, Alastri, or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop ore grade-control plans and schedules to help ensure material-quality requirements are achieved.
• Work closely with operations personnel to develop and update short-range plans that support project and production schedules.
• Assist with equipment scheduling and utilization to improve operational efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate site surveys to validate material movement and verify that construction projects are completed according to plan.
• Track construction, mining, and production activities and assist with daily progress and efficiency reporting.
• Assist with engineering studies, including operating budgets, optimization studies, and equipment evaluations.
• Provide engineering and technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Plan and track plant waste streams as the operation transitions into production.
• Assist with the design and oversight of construction projects involving buildings, concrete structures, water-management facilities, and related mine infrastructure.
• Coordinate with operations personnel, engineers, survey teams, and contractors to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Provide technical support for environmental engineering projects associated with mine permitting and regulatory compliance, including surface and groundwater management, soils handling, waste management, and blasting.

Skills

Mine planning

Surveying

Construction planning

Project coordination

MSHA safety

Communication

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Civil Engineering degree

Geological Engineering degree

Construction Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Vulcan

Micromine

Alastri

Job description

Turner Mining Group seeks a Mining Engineer to support planning, construction, and transition to operations at Thacker Pass, northern Nevada. Early-career engineers gain hands-on exposure to mine planning, surveying, construction, and project engineering.

The role collaborates with operations teams and on-site contractors in a safety-focused environment, assisting with short-range planning, production tracking, survey activities, and progress reporting as the site moves into production.