Open-Pit Mine Planning Lead

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation; Winnemucca, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation, located near Winnemucca, Nevada, seeks a Senior Mine Engineer to lead open-pit planning, optimization, and technical support across site operations. You will work with geology, operations, and finance to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective mining practices.

The role focuses on long-term planning, economic analyses, and technical studies, with opportunities to influence site development and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering; 6–10 years in open-pit mining.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with leadership experience.
• Experience with mining software and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for open-pit mining operations.
• Develop and optimize short-, medium-, and long-range mine plans.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost evaluation with technical analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, equipment utilization, and resource recovery.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, planners, and technicians.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Geological Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Vulcan

Micromine

Deswik

AutoCAD

Trimble technologies

Job description

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation, located near Winnemucca, Nevada, seeks a Senior Mine Engineer to lead open-pit planning, optimization, and technical support across site operations. You will work with geology, operations, and finance to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective mining practices.

The role focuses on long-term planning, economic analyses, and technical studies, with opportunities to influence site development and strategic initiatives.