Mine Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collections, documents, and assesses engineering data within the mine to improve efficiency.
• Records and controls mine engineering related information to generate daily, weekly and monthly production reports.
• Develops practical mining plans based on all available geological and equipment availability information to support intermediate and long-range planning and productive goals.
• Produces mine designs using the appropriate models, plans equipment usage and provides a schedule for the mining of ore and waste.
• Liaises and coordinates with the operations supervisor to ensure there is proper implementation of the plans.
• Does waste dump and leach pad designs to follow the plan and provide information to all operating groups.
• Recommends courses of action designed to eliminate potential production problems and to improve operational efficiency and control production costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mine Engineering or related field or equivalent experience Required.
• Basic working knowledge of open pit mine engineering duties and requirements and open pit operations activities Required.
• 0-5 years’ experience in open pit engineering Preferred.
• Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership qualities Required.
• Competence with data analytic tools, Vulcan or other related software Preferred.
• Demonstrate strong computer skills Required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions of the position Required.