Mine Engineer

Job Description

Responsible for carrying out a full range of engineering functions including, but not limited to: short-term mine planning, pit design, equipment analysis and production reporting. Will have direct involvement and communication with staff from other departments.

Essential Functions

• Provide short-term mine plans, production schedules, and communicate to stakeholders.
• Perform reconciliation to the short term plans and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify risks (equipment reliability, man-power, grade, crusher/mill reliability, etc.) and opportunities that may impact the mine plans.
• Use pit and phase designs to generate short-range mine plans that accurately predict mining progress by period.
• Design intermediate pit phases based on geological block model and others constraints such as mining limitations, slope design criteria, topography, and facility location.
• Design waste dumps, stockpiles, access roads, ramps, and other mine site facilities.
• Confirm that pit designs are properly implemented in the field.
• Maintain accurate records and files including Key Performance Indicators for Mining.
• Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to, safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
• Work safely in all areas, identify potential safety hazards, and work with management to correct them.
• Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in mine engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering techniques as they apply to pit design, mine planning and equipment analysis required.
• General understanding of open-pit mining operations, milling operations and mine maintenance.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software. Experience with MineSight and AutoCAD preferred.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Must have solid verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and with others in a team environment.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• May work holidays, shift work, and weekends as required.

Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.