Senior Mine Engineer

Eagle Mine; Michigamme Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Mine is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to lead support for reserve development, mine designs, planning, surveying, feasibility studies, and drill and blast. You will guide teams to safety, teamwork, and performance while aligning field execution with leadership intent.

The role requires 7+ years underground mining experience, a BS in Mining Engineering, and strong knowledge of ventilation and ground support. Collaboration with operations is essential for project delivery.

Qualifications

• BS in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of technical and/or operations experience in underground mining and at least 2 years in similar roles.
• Experience with cemented rockfill applications, underground rock mechanics and ground support design.
• Knowledge of mine ventilation systems and Ventilation-on-Demand controls.
• Strong analytical abilities and good communication skills.
• LEAN, Six SIGMA or other business improvement system experience would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with commitment to safety, respect, integrity, and excellence.
• Communicate daily goals, expectations, and changes clearly to employees.
• Encourage open communication, involvement, and idea sharing.
• Identify hazards and act to maintain a safe work environment.
• Provide timely feedback, recognition, and coaching to support growth.
• Develop, plan, and manage underground capital/operating projects including AFE and feasibility studies.
• Support technical reviews, cost forecasting, resource allocation, lifecycle planning, and progress tracking.
• Develop infrastructure designs for ventilation, water management, and mine utilities.
• Manage drilling and blasting engineering activities.
• Design and monitor mining geometry to maximize profitability and ensure permit compliance.
• Supervise consultants and contractors as required.
• Accurately gather and record production and engineering data.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

LEAN / Six Sigma experience

Project management

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Mining Engineering or related field

Job description

Main Purpose

The Senior Mine Engineer leads the support efforts for all projects related to reserve development, mine designs, mine planning, surveying, feasibility studies, and drill and blast. Supervisors at Eagle set the tone for safety, teamwork, and performance. Guiding, coaching, and supporting their employees to achieve results while maintaining a positive, respectful workplace. They are the visible link between leadership intent and field execution, ensuring operational excellence through care, consistency, and communication.

Main Purpose

The Senior Mine Engineer leads the support efforts for all projects related to reserve development, mine designs, mine planning, surveying, feasibility studies, and drill and blast. Supervisors at Eagle set the tone for safety, teamwork, and performance. Guiding, coaching, and supporting their employees to achieve results while maintaining a positive, respectful workplace. They are the visible link between leadership intent and field execution, ensuring operational excellence through care, consistency, and communication.

Main Responsibilities/Activities

• Lead by example, demonstrating commitment to safety, respect, integrity, and excellence.
• Communicate daily goals, expectations, and changes clearly to the employees.
• Encourage open communication, active involvement, and idea sharing.
• Identify hazards and act immediately to maintain a safe work environment.
• Provide timely feedback, recognition, and coaching to support employee growth.
• Promote accountability and ownership for safe, high-quality work.
• Develop, plan, and manage underground engineering capital and operating projects to include AFE, pre-feasibility studies, and project reporting and tracking
• Support technical reviews, cost forecasting, resource allocation, life of mine, monthly, and weekly progress tracking, and reporting
• Develop infrastructure designs and plans to support mining; to include ventilation, water management, and mine utility systems
• Manage all drilling and blasting engineering activities
• Design and monitor mining geometry to maximize profitability and ensure compliance with applicable mining permits and regulations
• Supervise consultants and contractors as required
• Accurately perform or assist in gathering and recording production and engineering data
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance departments
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Qualifications And Experience

• Individual must have at least a B.S. in Mining Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of technical and/or operations experience in underground mining and at minimum 2 years in similar roles
• Significant background in underground safety systems
• Underground production experience is desired
• Experience with cemented rockfill applications, underground rock mechanics and ground support design
• Knowledge with mine ventilation systems and application of Ventilation-on-Demand controls
• Strong analytical abilities along with good communication skills
• Experience in LEAN, Six SIGMA or other business improvement systems preferred
• Project Management skills would be an asset

Key Personal Competencies

• Action Oriented - Initiates timely action to address important issues.
• Collaborates - Encourages unity rather than us vs. them thinking
• Communicates Effectively - Clear, concise, and professional in communication.
• Decision Quality - Considers various inputs, criteria, and trade-offs to arrive at effective decisions and recommendations.
• Ensures accountability - Follows through on commitments.
• Manages Ambiguity - Accepts needed change despite the uncertainty it brings.

Hsec Accountabilities

Everyone in the workplace is responsible for his or her own safety and for the safety of their co-workers. Employees are responsible for performing all tasks in accordance with relevant HSEC Site Procedures, so as to work safely and keep the workplace safe. Eagle Mine is responsible for determining steps required to ensure health and safety of all employees, protection of the environment, and the community. Specifically, all employees must:

• Accept personal responsibility for HSEC
• Identify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that could result in damage to property, injury, impacts to the environment, and the community
• Obey any instruction issued to protect their own personal health and safety, and the health and safety of others, protection of the environment and the community.
• Report, as soon as practicable to their Manager any situations where HSEC requirements are not being conformed to within their work area
• Avoid endangerment to any other person through any act or omission
• Only use equipment you are trained to use and operate the equipment in a way that is safe, protects the environment and doesn’t cause undue community impacts.
• Participate in HSEC training provided to them
• Report all incidents; including but not limited to injuries, near miss, community interactions and impacts, environmental impacts, spills, unsafe work practices, etc.