Senior Mine Planning Engineer: Lead Open-Pit Design & Scheduling

Montana Resources; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Resources in Butte, MT is seeking a Mine Engineer to lead the planning, design, and optimization of our mining operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You will coordinate with geology, maintenance, environment and safety teams, develop short- and long-range mine plans, monitor production, and drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering with 5+ years of experience and strong skills in mine design software and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Five plus years of progressive mining engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of mine design, planning software, and engineering principles.
• Experience with mine planning software such as Hexagon MinePlan 3D, Vulcan, Deswik, Surpac, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mine Planning & Design: Assist in development and evaluation of pit phases, pushbacks, haul road layouts, and mining sequences to support plans.
• Project Management: Lead or support short-range mine design projects and develop initiatives; coordinate with consultants, contractors, and vendors; ensure timelines.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure MSHA and environmental regulatory compliance; conduct risk assessments; develop ground control and slope stability plans.
• Technical Analysis: Use mine planning software for modeling and scheduling; analyze geotechnical data; prepare technical reports and presentations; cross-train in related disciplines.

Skills

Mine design

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Hexagon MinePlan 3D

Vulcan

Deswik

Surpac

AutoCAD

Job description

Montana Resources in Butte, MT is seeking a Mine Engineer to lead the planning, design, and optimization of our mining operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. You will coordinate with geology, maintenance, environment and safety teams, develop short- and long-range mine plans, monitor production, and drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering with 5+ years of experience and strong skills in mine design software and data