Senior Mine Engineer — Design, Planning & Optimization Lead

Careermine

Imlay (NV)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k)
Career development

Job summary

Careermine in Nevada is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to lead mine planning, design, and optimization, ensuring safe, efficient operations and alignment with strategic mine objectives. You will oversee the restart of mining operations and mentor junior engineers onsite.

You will collaborate with exploration, operations, permitting, and procurement teams, apply Deswik for planning, and drive continuous improvement while managing budgets and life-of-mine planning.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
  • PE license or ability to obtain in Nevada preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of mining experience, with planning/operations.
  • Open pit and underground operations experience.
  • Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik).
  • Knowledge of MSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and support the execution of mine designs and plans for startup/restart.
  • Design and optimize open pit and underground layouts, ramps, stopes, sequencing.
  • Ensure all mine plans comply with safety, regulatory, and environmental guidelines.
  • Collaborate with exploration, operations/mining contractors, permitting, and site teams.
  • Support and manage engineering consultants on studies as required.
  • Monitor mine performance and reconcile actual results against plan; identify variances.
  • Conduct economic evaluations, cost analysis, and productivity assessments.
  • Mentor and supervise junior mine engineers and technical staff.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and life-of-mine planning and capital projects.
  • Implement and maintain mine planning software and systems.
  • Develop mine planning processes and procedures.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Communication
Detail-oriented
Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering
Master's degree (asset)

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Careermine in Nevada is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to lead mine planning, design, and optimization, ensuring safe, efficient operations and alignment with strategic mine objectives. You will oversee the restart of mining operations and mentor junior engineers onsite.

You will collaborate with exploration, operations, permitting, and procurement teams, apply Deswik for planning, and drive continuous improvement while managing budgets and life-of-mine planning.

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