Mining Engineer - United States

RGIT Australia; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPS is seeking a Mining Engineer to support underground operations with a focus on planning and production. The role is based in the United States, preferably around Salt Lake City, UT, with potential involvement in Canada or Australia in the future.

Responsibilities include assisting on-site production engineering, short-to-medium term planning, system implementations, and remote design work, collaborating with AMPS senior consultants to optimise client operations.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in mining engineering roles focused on production or planning.
• Strong understanding of drill and blast and underground mine performance.
• Proficiency with Deswik CAD or similar planning tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site production engineering requirements.
• Assist with short- to medium-term planning and scheduling.
• Develop and implement systems and processes for various mining operations.
• Complete design or planning work remotely when required.
• Collaborate with senior consultants on client technical optimisations.

Skills

Mine planning

Drill & Blast

Communication

Safety & Quality

Tools

Deswik CAD

Job description

AMPS is a mining engineering, mine surveying and geology consultancy specializing in operational support, both onsite and remotely. Established in Australia 15 years ago, AMPS has built a strong reputation in the industry and is now expanding rapidly across the United States and Canada.

Joining AMPS offers an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to an international consultancy, bringing global operational best practices and a diverse perspective directly to North American mining operations. AMPS employees have the opportunity for future work and career development in Australia and around the globe.

AMPS invests considerable effort in the success of our people through selection of assignments, pre-deployment training, and career development.

Our on-site staff are supported by their team leaders and a network of their peers. When we are with our clients, we are committed to delivering great technical work, we communicate clearly, help others, and add value for every client.

Our mission at AMPS is to improve the professional capabilities in the resources industry for positive and lasting change.

Find out more about life at AMPS here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advanced-mining-production-systems/life/amps/

The Role

We are currently seeking a Mining Engineer to support Mining Operations, with a focus on underground planning and production. This role will be based in the United States, with a preference for candidates located in or around Salt Lake City, Utah, or Seattle, Washington. Other US locations may be considered for the right candidate. The position offers the opportunity to work with leading North American mining operations, with potential opportunities to support projects across Canada, and Australia in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with on-site production engineering requirements
• Assist clients with on-site short to medium term planning & scheduling requirements
• Assist in developing & implementing systems and processes to various mining operations
• Complete D&B design or planning work remotely
• Assist AMPS Senior Consultants with Client technical department optimisations & system implementations

Why AMPS?

• Local Presence, global Reach: Work for a respected consultancy with strong global roots while building your career in the United States.
• Roster: Work a favorable FIFO roster.
• Career flexibility: Potential opportunities to work in Canada, Australia or on international projects as the role evolves.
• Professional growth: Access to learning and development programs and technical support from the global AMPS engineering team.
• Competitive package: An attractive salary and incentive package, including recognition and reward incentives.

About You

• US working rights are essential
• Experience: 2–5+ years of mining engineering roles in production or planning based roles
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Drill & Blast, mine planning concepts and operational performance of underground mines
• Proficient in Deswik CAD packages. Drill and Blast and scheduler considered an asset
• Mine scheduling experience considered an asset
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Safety & Quality: A strong commitment to quality and safety in the workplace.
• Requirements: You will be required to complete a full medical.

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome and support all applicants, including those identifying as LGBTIQ+, mature workers, and people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.

Take the next step in your career with AMPS.

Company Overview

Advanced Mining Production Systems (AMPS) are industry leaders in technical services optimisations, systems and training with significant experience in operational Underground and Open Pit Engineering and Geology.Here at AMPS, we provide a collaborative and innovative culture that enables our employees to thrive both professionally and personally. We offer flexible working options to suit different lifestyles in order for our employees to maintain a passion for their career and achieve a work-life balance. Together, we are changing the future of mining.