Senior Mining Engineer, Underground

The Work. Agency

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to lead and innovate within their underground operations. This role is essential for designing and executing mining projects, ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness while improving existing processes. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in mining engineering and a strong foundation in mine design and planning. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the mining sector, this role offers the chance to shape the future of operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in the mining industry.
  • Strong background in mine design, planning, and operations.

Responsibilities

  • Design, plan, and execute mining projects ensuring efficiency and safety.
  • Innovate and implement new mining techniques for sustainable operations.

Skills

Mining Engineering
Mine Design
Project Management
Operational Efficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering
Master's Degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

About the job Senior Mining Engineer, Underground

THE ROLE

We're seeking a senior underground engineer to join our clients operations in the western USA. The Senior Mining Engineer will serve as a pivotal member of the engineering team, providing expert knowledge, leadership, and technical guidance in all facets of the mining operation. The role encompasses the design, planning, and execution of mining projects while ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The Senior Mining Engineer will be responsible for improving current mining methods and processes, as well as innovating and implementing new techniques to ensure sustainable and profitable operations.

THE COMPANY

With mines both domestically in the US and internationally, this company offers considerable opportunities for professional and personal development. You'll be working closely with a team of dedicated professionals and collaborating closely with geology, geotechnical, and mine operations. The company is looking for someone in this role who can grow into a technical leadership role, either working across multiple sites or transferring into their head office.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in mining engineering or a related discipline and a minimum of seven years of progressive experience in the mining industry, with a strong background in mine design, planning, and operations. Preference will be given to candidates who already have their P.E. designation, but consideration will be given to those who have commensurate experience. There will be some aspects of mentoring and developing junior engineers within this role, without the requirement to directly manage a team.

THE HIRE

If you're ready to bring your deep understanding of mining engineering to shape the future of this operation, then we want to hear from you. To explore this role further or to apply, please submit your resume to apply@thework.agency.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only suitable candidates will be contacted. This position requires that you have the legal right to work in the United States.

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