Senior Mine Engineer

Bunker Hill Mining Corp.; Talala (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunker Hill Mining Corp. is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer responsible for mine planning and operational support in a complex underground mining environment. This key position involves leading the development of mine plans, collaborating closely with various teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering and at least 6 years of underground hard-rock mining experience, focusing on optimization and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive underground hard-rock mining experience.
• Strong experience in underground mine planning, design, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of underground mine plans.
• Design underground mine layouts including stopes and ventilation.
• Prepare and maintain production schedules and mine designs.

Skills

Underground mine planning

Mine design and scheduling

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Position Overview

The Senior Mine Engineer at Bunker Hill Mine is a key technical and strategic leader responsible for mine planning, design optimization, and operational support within a complex underground polymetallic mining environment. This role partners closely with operations, geology, maintenance, and safety teams to deliver safe, efficient, and economically optimized mine plans. The position plays a critical role in achieving both short-term production targets and long-term life-of-mine objectives, while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of short, mid, and long-term underground mine plans aligned with production and cost objectives.
• Design underground mine layouts including stopes, development headings, access, ventilation, and ground support systems.
• Prepare and maintain production schedules, forecasts, and mine designs using industry-standard software (Deswik preferred).
• Conduct trade-off studies and economic evaluations to optimize mining methods and sequencing.
• Provide technical support to operations, including drill and blast design, dilution control, and stope performance analysis.
• Collaborate with Geology to integrate resource models, grade control data, and reconciliation results into mine plans.
• Support budgeting, cost control, and capital project evaluation processes.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Mentor and support development of junior engineering staff.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and efficiency.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive underground hard-rock mining experience.
• Strong experience in underground mine planning, design, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in mine planning software (Deswik highly preferred).
• Deep knowledge of underground mining methods, ground control, ventilation, and drill & blast practices.
• Experience with life-of-mine planning and strategic optimization.
• Exposure to budgeting, cost control, and capital evaluation.
• Working knowledge of MSHA regulations and mining safety systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience in restart, ramp-up, or brownfield operations; leadership experience within an engineering team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely perform work in an active underground mining environment in compliance with MSHA regulations.
• Regularly travel and work underground in conditions including uneven surfaces, confined spaces, poor lighting, noise, dust, diesel emissions, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods.
• Ability to walk long distances, climb ladders and stairs, and maintain balance on uneven terrain.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in restricted areas.
• Ability to enter/exit underground via hoists, cages, or mobile equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Sufficient vision and hearing to recognize hazards and communicate effectively.
• Ability to meet fitness-for-duty and medical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.