Senior Underground Mine Engineer

P&C Recruiting and HR; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle possible

Housing option based on availability

Job summary

Our Client is seeking a Senior Underground Mining Engineer to lead the development of a new underground mine. The role includes design, planning, geotechnical work, ventilation, and building a strong technical team, either directly or via resources.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in underground mining, experience with Deswik/Maptek, and strong communication skills. Travel, primarily to Nevada, is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine or Geological Engineering or a related discipline.
• Seven (7) or more years of engineering experience in underground mines.
• Demonstrated successes working with internal and external technical resources.
• Applied experience using software for mine mapping and modeling such as Deswik, Maptek-Vulcan, or similar.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mining and processing operations.
• Experience in gold and silver mining preferred; self-starter who can be agile and decisive.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications and network platforms; excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to listen; ability to travel for business, primarily in Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering aspects to develop a new underground mine, directly or through internal/external resources.
• Perform mine design, planning and scheduling.
• Address geotechnical and ventilation needs.
• Assist the project manager in building a technical team of engineers, surveyors and geologists.
• Develop and adapt systems, policies and procedures for mine operations.
• Coordinate with regulators and government entities to advance the project.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting for the underground mine with site management.
• Represent the company and commitments to local communities.
• Report to the Underground General Manager; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mine design

Mine planning

Geotechnical

Ventilation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine/Geological Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Maptek Vulcan

Job description

Senior Underground Mining Engineer

Our Client is seeking a motivated and proactive individual to fill the position ofSenior Mine Engineer for an Underground Mine. This position will be a lead technical role for a rapidly developing new mine. This position will be involved with advancing this project through technical studies.

Responsibilities

• Thie role will encompass all aspects of engineering required to development a new underground mine either directly or through managing internal and external resources including:
• Mine design
• Mine planning and scheduling
• Geotechnical
• Ventilation
• Asist the project manager in building a technical team of engineers, surveyors and geologists for the mine
• Build and adapt systems, policies and procedures for mine operations
• Work with regulatory and other government entities (e.g., MSHA, BLM, NDEP, County, City/Town, etc.) to advance the project
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for the underground mine in collaboration with site and management
• Represent the Company and our commitments to the surrounding communities
• Reports to the Underground General Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• This position may qualify for use of a company vehicle, depending on residency location.
• Company provided housing option based on availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine or Geological Engineering or a related discipline required
• Seven (7) or more years of engineering experience in underground mines
• Demonstrated successes working with internal and external technical resources
• Applied experience required using software for mine mapping and modeling such as Deswik, Maptek-Vulcan, or similar to create mine designs, plans, and schedules
• Demonstrated knowledge of mining and processing operations.
• This unique position requires an experienced mine engineer who is seeking a highly visible and influential role in a growing company.
• Experience in gold and silver mining preferred
• A self-starter who can be agile and decisive when required with a demonstrated track record of successes
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications and network platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to listen
• Ability to travel for business purposes, primarily in Nevada