Senior Mine Planning Engineer - Lead Design & Scheduling

Washington Corporations; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Corporations in Montana, Butte is seeking a Mine Engineer to lead planning, design, development, and optimization of mining operations. You will collaborate with geology, maintenance, environmental, and safety teams to meet production and business objectives.

The role emphasizes mine design, scheduling, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for MSHA compliance, risk assessments, and coordination of drilling, blasting, and ore control activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive mining engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of mine design, planning software, and engineering principles.
• Extensive experience with MinePlan 3D, Vulcan, Deswik, Surpac, AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop short-term mine plans.
• Monitor daily mining activities and equipment productivity.
• Coordinate drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling operations.
• Improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Track production targets and costs.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Cross-train for proficiency in other mine engineering and geological disciplines.
• Assist with other assignments as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Hexagon MinePlan 3D

Vulcan

Deswik

Surpac

AutoCAD

Job description

Washington Corporations in Montana, Butte is seeking a Mine Engineer to lead planning, design, development, and optimization of mining operations. You will collaborate with geology, maintenance, environmental, and safety teams to meet production and business objectives.

The role emphasizes mine design, scheduling, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for MSHA compliance, risk assessments, and coordination of drilling, blasting, and ore control activities.