Open-Pit Mining Engineer: Plan, Lead & Optimize

Gunnison Copper (TSX: GCU | OTC: GCUMF); Dragoon (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Excelsior Mining, dba Gunnison Copper invites applications for a Mining Engineer to help develop and implement short-, mid-, and long-term mine plans at Johnson Camp Mine / Gunnison Project in southeastern Arizona. You will oversee scheduling, safety, and cost control while coordinating with engineering, geology, surveying and operations teams.

The role demands open pit expertise, strong communication, and the ability to drive improvements across planning and execution.

Qualifications

• BS in Mine Engineering or similar.
• 3–7 years in Mine Engineering, with ≥3 years in open pit.
• Open pit planning and optimization expertise.
• Strong leadership in a fast-paced mining environment.
• Effective communication of mine plans to all levels.
• Ability to analyze long-term designs and schedules for safety and efficiency.
• Ability to consider short- and long-term consequences of changes.
• Team player and independent worker.
• Proficiency with ACAD, Vulcan, Minesite or similar tools; MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Mine Engineering group including the Engineering, Technical Services, Geotech and Survey teams.
• Lead by example – Seek opportunities to systematically support efforts in leading and improving safety in all areas of the operation
• Control costs with respect to Mine Engineering and Survey and maximize efficiencies by implementing approved recommendations.
• Preparation of Long, Mid and Short-term designs and schedules. Ensure that schedules are aligned with monthly and quarterly forecasts and the Annual operating plans
• Monitor, track and report operational execution against mine plans. Highlight deviations to the plan and identify opportunities to catch up or exceed the plan
• Coordinate and oversee assigned contractors’ activities related to the Mine Engineering and Survey teams
• Support cross functional communication with Geology, Permitting, Metallurgy, and Operations teams.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production reports

Skills

Open Pit Planning

Leadership

Communication

Design & Scheduling

Safety Focus

Critical Analysis

Team Player

Decision Making

ACAD

Vulcan

Minesite

MS Office

Education

BS in Mine Engineering or similar

3–7 years in Mine Engineering with >=3 years open pit

Tools

ACAD

Vulcan

Minesite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Excelsior Mining, dba Gunnison Copper invites applications for a Mining Engineer to help develop and implement short-, mid-, and long-term mine plans at Johnson Camp Mine / Gunnison Project in southeastern Arizona. You will oversee scheduling, safety, and cost control while coordinating with engineering, geology, surveying and operations teams.

The role demands open pit expertise, strong communication, and the ability to drive improvements across planning and execution.