Senior Mine Engineer

Northern NV Jobs; Imlay (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Canyon Mining, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to lead the Technical Services team in mine design, studies, planning, scheduling and fleet data integration.

You will supervise the survey and drill-and-blast groups, coordinate with operations to meet production goals, and mentor junior engineers while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or related field.
• Experience in long and short-range planning, ore control, drill and blast, and road design.
• 5 years in open pit engineering.
• Proficient with mine planning and design software; Vulcan preferred.
• Strong safety leadership and cross-functional communication.
• Financial modeling knowledge is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Direct mine planning and design to maximize production efficiency.
• Conduct pit optimization studies and design life-of-mine plans.
• Create and update long-term schedules aligned with resources.
• Analyze costs to establish unit mining costs and cut-off grades.
• Complete end-of-month reconciliation and reporting.
• Mentor junior engineers and supervise survey team.
• Coordinate with safety, environmental, process and production teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in Mine Planning.

Skills

Mine Engineering

Planning & Scheduling

Drill & Blast

CAD

GIS

Safety Leadership

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mine Engineering

Tools

Vulcan

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent the Senior Mine Engineer will be a key member of the Technical Services team and will be involved in all aspects of mine engineering, including mine design, studies, planning, scheduling, and working on fleet management systems. The position will require you to supervise the survey team, the short range and drill and blast engineers and to liaise with a wide variety of people and groups to obtain the pertinent data needed for each project. Works closely with all operating groups to develop weekly, monthly, and yearly plans to achieve site production goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement mine planning and mine design process to maximize production efficiency and resources.
• Ability to carry out pit optimization studies, create life of mine pit, leach pad & waste rock dump designs.
• Create and update long-term mine plans and schedules in line with the mine’s approved resources and strategy.
• Ability to carry out cost analysis to establish unit mining cost and cut off grades.
• Completing the end of month reconciliation and reporting process.
• Supervise and assist in development of short and medium range plans.
• Engaging with production team to ensure plans are being executed as per design.
• Providing training, coaching, and mentoring for junior engineers.
• Driving continuous improvement in the Mine Planning team.
• Working closely with Safety, Environmental, Process and Production teams to ensure safe production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering or other related field with equivalent experience required.
• Technical background and experience in long and short range planning, ore control, drill and blast, and road design required.
• 5 years of experience in open pit engineering required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision required.
• Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership qualities required.
• Experience with mine planning and design softwares, CAD softwares and GIS work platforms – Vulcan preferred.
• Good understanding of financial modeling preferred.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, behavioral, time management, analytical, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to influence and inspire others and manage cross-functional relationships required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions of the position required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Florida Canyon Mining, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities.