Senior Underground Mine Engineer — Lead Design & Planning

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

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.