Senior Mine Planning & Optimization Engineer

Blue Moon Metals Inc.; Imlay (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Job summary

Blue Moon Metals Inc. is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to lead mine planning, design, and optimization at a Nevada site. The role focuses on restart planning, safe operations, and cost-effective execution across open pit and underground operations with Deswik tooling.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mining planning, PE licensure or ability to obtain in NV, and strong leadership and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree is an asset.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain in Nevada preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of mining experience, with strong exposure to planning and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support mine designs and plans for the restart of mining operations.
• Design and optimize open pit and underground layouts, including haul roads, ramps, stopes, and sequencing.
• Ensure all mine plans comply with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with exploration, operations/mining contractors, permitting, and other site teams to align plans and ensure successful execution.
• Support and manage engineering consultants on studies as required.
• Monitor mine performance and reconcile actual results against plan; identify variances and implement improvements.
• 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 activities 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 programs.

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety oriented

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Master’s degree (asset)

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Blue Moon Metals Inc. is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to lead mine planning, design, and optimization at a Nevada site. The role focuses on restart planning, safe operations, and cost-effective execution across open pit and underground operations with Deswik tooling.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mining planning, PE licensure or ability to obtain in NV, and strong leadership and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.