Turquoise Ridge - Underground Senior Mine Engineer

Careermine; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k plan

Paid time off

Company clinics

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Underground Senior Engineer for the Turquoise Ridge Underground Mining department. The successful candidate leads short term mine planning and design and manages a small team of engineers to support a world-class underground ore body.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, surveys, and cost estimates, plus development of project plans and metrics to improve operational efficiency. A BS in Engineering with 5+ years in mining is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering and 5 years of experience in Mining required.
• Ventilation experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of mine design and scheduling required.
• Technical communication and presentation skills required.
• Expert knowledge in engineering and design are required.
• Mining or heavy mineral industry experience required.
• Project management skills are Preferred.
• Ability to operate efficiently in MS Office applications, Deswik software suite and VentSim required.
• Strong communication and team fostering skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
• Plan and conduct surveys, tests, or investigations, interpret results, and prepare recommendations, summaries, schedules, and cost estimates. Meet with representatives of other departments to coordinate planning and scheduling activities.
• Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice but includes a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities. Devise new approaches to problems encountered. Work requires originality and judgment in the independent evaluation and resolution of problems.
• Create and analyze metrics to determine operational efficiencies and growth prospects.
• Create an environment of trust and respect with other departments at the operation.
• Manage and be accountable for the workload allocation and generated products from the site engineering and survey team.
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Skills

Mine design

Mine scheduling

Technical communication

Project management

MS Office

Deswik

VentSim

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Deswik

VentSim

MS Office

Job description

Position Description:

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Senior Engineer with our Turquoise Ridge Underground Mining department.

The successful candidate is responsible for short term mine planning and design. This position provides a unique experience to manage a small team of engineers and help develop one of the worlds largest underground ore bodies

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:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
• Plan and conduct surveys, tests, or investigations, interpret results, and prepare recommendations, summaries, schedules, and cost estimates. Meet with representatives of other departments to coordinate planning and scheduling activities.
• Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice but includes a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and difficult coordination requirements
• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities. Devise new approaches to problems encountered. Work requires originality and judgment in the independent evaluation and resolution of problems
• Create and analyze metrics to determine operational efficiencies and growth prospects
• Create an environment of trust and respect with other departments at the operation
• Manage and be accountable for the workload allocation and generated products from the site engineering and survey team
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement: B.S. degree in Engineering and 5 years of experience in Mining required
• Ventilation experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years of mine design and scheduling required
• Technical communication and presentation skills required
• Expert knowledge in engineering and design are required
• Mining or heavy mineral industry experience required
• Project management skills are Preferred
• Ability to operate efficiently in MS Office applications, Deswik software suite and VentSim required
• Strong communication and team fostering skills required

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.