Mining Mechanical Engineer – Underground Infrastructure & Ventilation

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Annual bonus eligibility

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking an experienced Mining Mechanical Engineer to support underground mine operations, planning, maintaining, and optimizing critical infrastructure including power, ventilation, water management, compressed air, and drainage. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and cross‑department collaboration to keep mine services efficient.

The ideal candidate will develop long‑range plans, perform technical evaluations, and ensure compliance with MSHA and safety

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Underground ventilation experience is required.
• Strong engineering analysis and technical report writing skills.
• Proficiency in English with clear communication and critical thinking.
• 5–7 years in underground mining or heavy industrial engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or mining engineering (preferred).
• Experience with mine infrastructure systems: power, pumping, drainage, and compressed air.

Responsibilities

• Perform additional engineering duties as assigned.
• Regulatory awareness—MSHA regulations preferred; training available.
• Ventilation and airflow oversight; monthly ventilation surveys.
• Manage compressed air pipelines for pneumatic tools and drilling.
• Conduct system modeling, evaluate performance, and produce reports.
• Oversee power distribution networks, substations, and backup generators.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and technical services.
• Design and maintain underground pumping networks for water management.

Skills

Underground ventilation experience

Engineering analysis

Technical report writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Critical-thinking abilities

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (preferred)

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (preferred)

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (preferred)

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering (preferred)

Tools

Deswik

Ventsim

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Mining Mechanical Engineer to support underground mine operations by planning, maintaining, and optimizing critical infrastructure systems, including power distribution, ventilation, water management, compressed air, and drainage. This role ensures safe, reliability, and efficient operation of mine services through engineering analysis, system design, and cross‑department collaboration.

The engineer will develop short, mid, and long‑range plans for essential underground systems, conduct technical evaluations, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position requires strong analytical skills, underground ventilation experience, and the ability to manage complex mechanical and electrical systems in an active mining environment.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | Relocation Assistance: Limited

Responsibilities:

• Perform additional engineering duties as assigned.
• Regulatory Awareness — Working knowledge of MSHA regulations preferred; training available.
• Ventilation & Airflow — Oversee ventilation fans and networks to maintain safe airflow; conduct monthly ventilation surveys.
• Compressed Air Systems — Manage pipeline networks delivering compressed air for pneumatic tools and drilling operations.
• Engineering Analysis — Perform system modeling, evaluate performance, and produce technical reports with recommendations.
• Power Distribution — Manage high‑voltage electrical networks, substations, and backup generators for surface and underground equipment.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration — Work with operations, maintenance, and technical services teams to support safe and efficient mine operations.
• Water & Drainage Systems — Design and maintain underground pumping networks to remove, recycle, and manage groundwater and production water.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Underground ventilation experience (must‑have)
• Strong engineering analysis and technical report writing skills.
• Proficiency in English; strong communication and critical‑thinking abilities.
• 5–7 years of experience in underground mining or heavy industrial engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or mining engineering (preferred)
• Experience with mine infrastructure systems: power, pumping, drainage, compressed air.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Deswik or Ventsim.
• Working knowledge of MSHA regulations.
• Prior experience in underground mine operations or complex industrial facilities.

Benefits & Perks:

• Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution