Senior Mining Engineer - Remote & Global Impact

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Global team experience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer for a fully remote role focused on optimizing mining operations globally. The candidate will lead mine planning, safety, and efficiency initiatives across diverse sites, leveraging expertise in Open Pit and Underground methods.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience, strong leadership, and fluency in English and Spanish. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with geologists, environmental specialists, and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (Master’s is a plus).
• Minimum 7 years in mine planning/operations/management in the mining sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive mine plans, including production schedules and resource allocation.
• Oversee all phases of the mining cycle from design to extraction and processing.
• Ensure compliance with safety regs, environmental standards, and zero-incident culture.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement corrective actions for mining operations.
• Manage budgets and resources to ensure cost-effectiveness and profitability.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and environmental specialists to meet project goals.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and analyses for senior management.
• Stay updated on mining tech to improve efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Manage stakeholder communications with regulators and communities.

Skills

Mining eng

Project management

Leadership

Bilingual

Analytical thinking

Education

B.S. in Mining Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MinePlan

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer for a fully remote role focused on optimizing mining operations globally. The candidate will lead mine planning, safety, and efficiency initiatives across diverse sites, leveraging expertise in Open Pit and Underground methods.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience, strong leadership, and fluency in English and Spanish. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with geologists, environmental specialists, and regulatory bodies.