Mining Mechanical Engineer

Bsdbusinessconsulting; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer贡献

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bsdbusinessconsulting seeks an experienced Mining Mechanical Engineer to support critical infrastructure and utility systems at an active mining operation. You will plan and optimize power distribution, water management, ventilation, and other essential mine systems, combining field work with engineering analysis.

The role requires 5–7+ years in mining or heavy industry, and a degree in a related engineering field.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of engineering experience in mining or heavy industrial environments.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience with underground mine infrastructure and high-voltage power distribution is preferred.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations is beneficial; training may be provided.
• Strong technical report-writing and analytical abilities; effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-, mid-, and long-range plans for mine infrastructure and utility systems.
• Support and manage high-voltage electrical distribution networks, substations, and backup generators.
• Design and optimize underground pumping, water-management, and drainage systems.
• Oversee underground ventilation fans and airflow networks; conduct monthly ventilation surveys.
• Manage compressed-air distribution networks supporting pneumatic tools and drilling operations.
• Perform engineering analyses to identify infrastructure needs and operational improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, technical services and other departments.
• Support compliance with mine-safety and regulatory requirements.
• Take on additional engineering responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Ventsim

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mining Mechanical Engineer to support critical infrastructure and utility systems at an active mining operation. This position is responsible for short-, mid-, and long-range engineering and planning related to power distribution, water and drainage, underground ventilation, compressed air, and other essential mine systems.

The ideal candidate has engineering experience within underground mining or another heavy industrial environment and is comfortable combining field work, engineering analysis, technical planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop short-, mid-, and long-range plans for critical mine infrastructure and utility systems.
• Support and manage high-voltage electrical distribution networks, substations, and backup generators serving surface and underground operations.
• Design and optimize underground pumping, water-management, and drainage systems.
• Oversee underground ventilation fans and airflow networks to maintain appropriate working conditions.
• Conduct monthly ventilation surveys and evaluate system performance.
• Manage compressed-air distribution networks supporting pneumatic tools and drilling operations.
• Perform engineering and data analysis to identify infrastructure requirements and operational improvements.
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and supporting engineering documentation.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, technical services, and other departments.
• Support compliance with applicable mine-safety and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional engineering responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Approximately 5–7+ years of engineering experience in mining or a comparable heavy industrial environment preferred.

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Underground mine infrastructure
• High-voltage power distribution and substations
• Backup power systems
• Pumping, dewatering, and drainage systems
• Mine ventilation and airflow
• Experience with Deswik and/or Ventsim preferred.

Knowledge of MSHA regulations preferred; training may be provided.

Strong technical report-writing skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa assistance.

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

This is an on-site opportunity for an engineer interested in taking ownership of critical infrastructure systems within an active mining environment.