Senior Mining Engineer

Turner Mining Group; Brawley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is looking for a Senior Mining Engineer in Brawley, California. This key role involves leading and supporting engineering and survey teams, driving mine development and planning execution. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in mining engineering and over 7 years of mining experience, preferably in open pit operations. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The company values safety and environmental responsibility, providing a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mining experience, preferably in conventional truck/shovel open pit operation.
• Ability to prepare accurate records and reports.
• Experience with planning software for mine design and planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the engineering and survey teams.
• Drive development, planning and execution of the mine.
• Manage spending within approved budget.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering

Tools

Mine Plan software

Survey equipment knowledge

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer plays a vital part in leading and supporting the engineering and survey teams. The successful candidate will drive the development, planning and execution of the mine, and be a key factor between the long-term and short-term planning functions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Health and Safety

• Knows responsibilities related to the Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
• Learns and administers all company and legislated policies and procedures
• Contributes to the department’s health and safety goals and objectives
• Responds to safety concerns and/or unsafe conditions, and takes corrective action, or seeks assistance in doing so

Environment

• Knows responsibilities related to the Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Contributes to the department’s environmental goals and objectives
• Ensures department activities prevent or mitigate the effects of pollution
• Responds to environmental concerns and takes corrective action, or seeks assistance in doing so
• Follows company standards and guidelines for spill reporting and response

Departmental

• Utilizes planning software for mine design, mine planning, dump and leach pad design.
• Utilizes planning software to estimate economic pit shells for design and reporting reserves/resources.
• Identify planning and operational constraints during the business planning cycle.
• Create, review and evaluate life of mine plans during the yearly business planning cycle.
• Review and understand yearly cost variances for the business planning cycle.
• Leads engineering projects related to the mine/company.
• Reviews and reports end of month production statistics and reconcile actual vs budget variations.
• Assist with daily reporting and production communication to ensure mine plans are being followed.
• Assist and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Keeps up with current trends related to mine design software and integrates this information into work assignments and methodology.
• Maintains effective communication between departments.
• Knowledge of block model coding to assist with model manipulation for engineering variables.
• Assist in reclamation planning as needed.

Cost Control & Communication

• Manages spending within approved budget
• Maintains effective information exchange with relevant departments

Knowledge, Skill and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or Relevant Experience
• 7+ years of mining experience, preferably in conventional truck/shovel open pit operation
• Working knowledge of Mine Plan preferred
• Working knowledge of survey equipment
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Ability to prepare accurate records and reports
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with internal and external contacts
• MS Office Suite