Turquoise Ridge - Underground Mine Engineer II

Careermine; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plan

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off

Company match share purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Underground Engineer II at the Turquoise Ridge operation near Winnemucca, NV to execute planning, design and execution of small to medium mining projects, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering and 3–5 years of underground mining experience, plus strong communication and proficiency in Vulcan, Deswik and Ventsim. Join a collaborative team focused on safe, productive operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering required.
• 3–5 years underground mining engineering experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and US mining regulations preferred.
• Presentation and verbal skills required.
• Excellent time and productivity management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Vulcan, Deswik and Ventsim.
• Proven ability to work safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Production reporting of mine metrics and KPI tracking.
• Accountable for mine design and planning, short and long range.
• Conduct audits to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with geology to plan exploration and in-fill drilling.
• Design and as-built layouts for underground development and services.
• Create and monitor site forecasts and budgets.
• Prepare presentations and reports with clear, accurate deliverables.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure plan compliance and minimize disruptions.

Skills

Underground mining engineering

Presentation skills

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vulcan

Deswik

Ventsim

Job description

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an excited opportunity for you! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Engineer II at our Turquoise Ridge operation. Execution of some aspects of small and medium sized projects, including planning, justification, engineering, design.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

• Production reporting of mine physicals, track site KPIs and evaluate opportunities for improvement
• Accountable for the mine design and mine planning, both short and long range.
• Complete regular audits of site to ensure compliance to standards and look for opportunities to improve efficiencies
• Work closely with geology/exploration to plan and complete exploration and in-fill drilling in advance of mining, and complete mine-to-mill reconciliation
• Responsible for the design and as-built layouts of all mine development and services for the Underground
• Creation and monitoring of site forecasts and budgets
• Provide focused review of site deliverables to ensure completeness, clarity and accuracy, preparation of presentations and reports as required
• Coordinate with mine operations to ensure plan compliance and to minimize disruptions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent required
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of underground Mining Engineering experience preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles and a demonstrated knowledge of US engineering standards and mining regulations preferred
• Strong presentation and verbal skills required
• Excellent time and productivity management skills
• Excellent computer skills including: Microsoft Office, Vulcan, Deswik, Ventsim.
• Proven ability to perform in a safe and efficient manner

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.