Senior Underground Mine Engineer: Planning & Optimization

Bunker Hill Mining; Kellogg (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunker Hill Mine in Kellogg, Idaho seeks a Senior Mine Engineer to lead underground planning, design optimization, and operational support for a polymetallic deposit. You will partner with operations, geology, maintenance, and safety to deliver safe, efficient mine plans and drive life-of-mine objectives.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mining Engineering and 6+ years of underground hard-rock experience, with strong Deswik capability and MSHA knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline; 6+ years underground hard-rock mining experience.
• Strong experience in mine planning, design and scheduling.
• Proficiency with Deswik or equivalent planning software.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of short, mid, and long-term underground mine plans aligned with production and cost objectives.
• Design underground mine layouts including stopes, development headings, access, ventilation, and ground support systems.
• Prepare and maintain production schedules, forecasts, and mine designs using Deswik or industry-standard software.
• Conduct trade-off studies and economic evaluations to optimize mining methods and sequencing.
• Provide technical support to operations including drill and blast design and dilution control.
• Collaborate with Geology to integrate resource models and reconciliation results into mine plans.
• Support budgeting, cost control, and capital project evaluation processes.
• Ensure MSHA compliance and uphold safety standards; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mine planning

Design optimization

Underground mining

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Bunker Hill Mine in Kellogg, Idaho seeks a Senior Mine Engineer to lead underground planning, design optimization, and operational support for a polymetallic deposit. You will partner with operations, geology, maintenance, and safety to deliver safe, efficient mine plans and drive life-of-mine objectives.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mining Engineering and 6+ years of underground hard-rock experience, with strong Deswik capability and MSHA knowledge.