Underground Mining Engineering Leader

Careermine; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kinross Round Mountain is seeking an Underground Engineering Superintendent to lead the underground technical services group, oversee design, scheduling, and execution of long-hole stoping methods, and serve as the primary technical liaison between operations, geology, and management.

The role focuses on building the engineering foundation for the underground program, ensuring MSHA compliance and safety, with opportunities for sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 8-15+ years of underground hard-rock mining experience with exposure to long-hole stoping.
• Experience with paste backfill and CRF operations.
• Prior leadership or superintendent-level experience in technical services.
• Proficient in mine planning software (Deswik required).
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations and site safety practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop mine engineers, surveyors, and technical staff.
• Oversee short, mid, and long range mine plans for long hole stoping with paste backfill.
• Provide real-time technical guidance to underground operations (drilling, blasting, backfilling, ground support).
• Coordinate with maintenance, backfill plant personnel, and production supervisors.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with MSHA and Nevada mining requirements and promote safety.

Skills

Underground mining

Leadership

Deswik

Ventilation modelling

Geotechnical principles

Stope design

Communication

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Kinross Round Mountain is seeking an Underground Engineering Superintendent to lead the underground technical services group, oversee design, scheduling, and execution of long-hole stoping methods, and serve as the primary technical liaison between operations, geology, and management.

The role focuses on building the engineering foundation for the underground program, ensuring MSHA compliance and safety, with opportunities for sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.