Open-Pit Mine Engineer: Planning & Optimization

Kinross Gold Corporation; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation's Bald Mountain operation in White Pine County, Nevada, seeks an engineer to contribute to the design and development of mining processes within the Technical Services Group.

Under the direction of the Senior Mine Engineer, you will perform engineering tasks, support short- and long-term planning, and help ensure safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level mining or engineering degree required.
• 1–3 years of surface mining experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of open pit mining principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with short- and long-term mine planning and project controls.
• Integrate short-term plans into life-of-mine plans.
• Analyze mine plans to ensure alignment with operational objectives.
• Participate in cross-rotation assignments within Technical Services.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Technical communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Ability to learn quickly

Education

B.S. Degree in Mining or Engineering Related

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MS Office

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation's Bald Mountain operation in White Pine County, Nevada, seeks an engineer to contribute to the design and development of mining processes within the Technical Services Group.

Under the direction of the Senior Mine Engineer, you will perform engineering tasks, support short- and long-term planning, and help ensure safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced setting.