Underground Mine Planning Engineer – Reactivation

Careermine; Kellogg (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mine Engineer at Careermine will support the Technical Services Department in advancing the reactivation of a historic underground mining operation with over 140 years of legacy, the Sunshine Mine, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

They will contribute to mine planning, design, dewatering, and ventilation planning, and assist in engineering studies, budgeting, and operational readiness to safely transition from care and maintenance to active operations while preserving the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering required.
• 2+ years of experience in progressive Mining Engineering, design, ventilation, and scheduling.
• Experience in narrow vein underground mining preferred.
• Aging infrastructure update experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development design layout changes.
• Assist survey department as needed.
• Assist in developing ventilation, ground support, mine infrastructure, and underground development upgrade plans to support the reactivation of a 140-year-old underground mine.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of short, mid, and long-range mine plans, incorporating key factors such as ventilation, stability, infrastructure requirements, and development schedules.
• Contribute to the optimization of mine design, sequencing, and scheduling to improve operational efficiency, profitability, and long-term sustainability.
• Provide support in the Life of Mine (LOM) budgeting process by compiling data and working with operations and maintenance teams under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
• Collaborate with maintenance and procurement teams to support efforts in ensuring equipment availability and operational readiness.
• Aid in tracking operational costs, monitoring expenditures, and identifying potential cost-saving or process improvement opportunities.
• Participate in geotechnical data collection and assessments to help evaluate ground stability and inform ground control strategies.
• Assist in recommending and implementing measures to mitigate geotechnical risks based on collected data and senior engineer guidance.
• Support the preparation of technical documentation, including mine plans, reports, and budget inputs for internal review and external stakeholders as directed.
• Assist in maintaining QA/QC data and procedures related to mine design and planning.
• Promote safe and environmentally responsible work practices at all times.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including MSHA and ATF, as well as internal company policies.
• Exhibit professionalism and initiative in day-to-day responsibilities, including effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Support the site with additional tasks as assigned in alignment with project and operational goals.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Planning/organizing

Quality control

Adaptability

Dependability

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Deswik

VentSIM

Job description

The Mine Engineer at Careermine will support the Technical Services Department in advancing the reactivation of a historic underground mining operation with over 140 years of legacy, the Sunshine Mine, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

They will contribute to mine planning, design, dewatering, and ventilation planning, and assist in engineering studies, budgeting, and operational readiness to safely transition from care and maintenance to active operations while preserving the