Mining Mechanical Engineer

HireReady Partners; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Job summary

HireReady Partners seeks a Mining Mechanical Engineer for its mine operation in upstate New York, within an easy drive of the Thousand Islands and Adirondack region. The role emphasizes planning, power, water, ventilation, and drainage systems for surface and underground operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in mining or a related field, with a degree in engineering and experience with Deswik or Ventsim. Strong report writing and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of mining or industrial experience.
• Degree in electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Experience with Deswik and/or Ventsim preferred.
• Technical report writing skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan short-, mid-, and long-range power, water, ventilation, compressed air, and drainage systems.
• Manage high-voltage electrical networks, substations, and backup generators for surface and underground equipment.
• Design underground pumping networks to remove and recycle water from groundwater and production sources.
• Oversee ventilation fans and networks and perform monthly ventilation surveys.
• Manage pipelines that deliver compressed air for pneumatic tools and drilling.
• Collaborate with all departments and be adaptable to other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication in English

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Ventsim

Job description

Summary

Our client is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Mining Mechanical Engineer at its mine operation. Located within 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack Mountains and world class skiing at Lake Placid. Explore Canada with Montreal and Ottawa only 2-3 hours away.

Purpose And Scope

• Our client is a Canadian-based mining company which owns a group of 100%-owned high-grade zinc mines located in a historic mining district in St. Lawrence County, New York.
• The company is focused on near-mine and district exploration as well as development of its Kilbourne Graphite Project.
• The company is committed to operational excellence, prudent growth and sustainable development.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Manager of Technical Services, the Mining Mechanical Engineer will have the following duties
• and responsibilities:
• Short, mid, and long-range planning for critical power, water, ventilation, compressed air, and drainage systems
• for the operating mind;
• Power Distribution: Manage high-voltage electrical networks, substations, and backup generators for surface
• and underground equipment;
• Water and Drainage: Design underground pumping networks to remove and recycle water from groundwater
• and production sources;
• Ventilation and Airflow: Oversee ventilation fans and networks to maintain appropriate airflow to working
• headings. Complete monthly ventilation survey;
• Compressed Air: Manage pipeline networks that deliver compressed air for pneumatic tools and drilling;
• Working knowledge of MSHA regulations preferred, but training will be available;
• Work collaboratively with all departments as needed;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies, Skills And Knowledge

• Ability to work in the United States;
• Preferred five to seven years of experience in mining or other industrial environment;
• Degree in electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering preferred;
• Experience with Deswik and/or Ventsim preferred;
• Technical report writing skills required;
• Strong written and verbal communication in English, critical thinking, and data analysis skills.

Our Client Offers

• 401K Retirement Plan including additional employer contribution of 5% of gross wages weekly.
• Excellus Medical plan with low employee contribution, FREE Vision, Dental, and Life Insurances
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Off