Senior Mine Engineer

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; Idaho; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. seeks a Senior Mine Engineer in Idaho to lead mine planning, development, ventilation, and ground control, reporting to the Chief Engineer. Role covers design, surveying, production calculations, and month-end reporting.

Candidate will guide external consultants, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor junior staff to uphold high technical standards and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mining engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–7 years in mine operations or projects.
• Underground mining experience required; open pit a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead long and short term mine production planning and scheduling.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance across operations.
• Coordinate with external consultants and design teams.
• Prepare budgets, cost estimates, and production reports.

Skills

Mine planning

Ventilation design

Ground control

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering

MBA or equivalent

Job description

The Senior Mine Engineer, under the direction of the Chief Engineer, performs long and short term mine production planning and scheduling, development and infrastructure design, mine ventilation design, ground control design, surveying, production quantity calculations and month end mine production reporting.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Conduct activities and work in an environmentally responsible manner and be aware of procedures to minimize impacts to the environment.
• Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety and environmental regulations; analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems per the grievance procedure detailed in the bargaining agreement; initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Follow and understand MSHA rules and regulations, environmental rules and regulations, SOPs and work area instructions; participate in safety and environmental activities. Lead by example by adhering to rules and regulations, and ensuring compliance to rules and regulations established by the Concentrator department.
• Work and communicate effectively with other members of the work team.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, especially regarding Safety, Human Resources, and Environmental.
• Provide liaison support in project management, including engineering, procurement, and construction management.
• Oversee activities related to contracted engineering design groups to ensure appropriate production, optimize existing systems, and determine future production capabilities.
• Provide mine engineering support for mine design, mine access and development, mining methods, equipment selection, mine planning (short and long term), cut‑off grade determination, backfill methods, mine services, and ventilation.
• Guide and support in production activation to ensure an efficient and economic focus aligned with the scope of work, confirm budget guidelines are met, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage and direct studies performed by external consultants and design engineering.
• Prepare and submit estimates for budget preparation covering project costs, required labor, materials, equipment, and production schedules.
• Develop and prepare justifications and requests for capital expenditures.
• Mentor, train, and support operating unit staff to ensure the highest technical standards and accurate, timely production of work.
• Review and approve invoices for services and materials, request appropriate credit to be issued, and submit payment requests to the Accounting Department.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly progress updates of work performed by contractors to the site Chief Engineers, General Managers-Technical Services, and the Managers of Environmental Services, reporting costs and measuring work activities and performances to ensure economic structures are being followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in mining engineering, MBA or equivalent preferred, or proven experience with financial/economic analysis.
• Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience in mine operations/projects, mining methods, and ground conditions.
• Underground mining experience required; open pit mining experience is a plus.