Senior Mine Engineer

About the role

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to lead technical aspects of open pit mine planning, engineering, and surveying at the Hycroft mine site. This role supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support for all aspects of open-pit mining operations
• Develop, review, and optimize short-, medium-, and long-range mine plans, including life-of-mine (LOM) strategies, pit designs, sequencing, and scheduling
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes through technical analysis and cost evaluation
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve mine productivity, equipment utilization, operational efficiency, and resource recovery
• Conduct engineering studies and trade-off analyses related to mine design, haulage, equipment selection, and operational improvements
• Monitor operational performance against plan and recommend corrective actions to achieve production and cost targets
• Collaborate with geology, operations, processing, maintenance, environmental, and finance teams to ensure integrated mine planning and execution
• Analyze production, cost, and equipment performance data to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to mine engineers, planners, and other technical personnel
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Utilize mine planning and engineering software to develop accurate designs, schedules, and operational analyses
• Participate in strategic initiatives, capital projects, and mine expansion studies as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering or equivalent required with a minimum of six (6) to ten (10) years’ experience in open pit mine operations
• Strong background in open-pit mining operations, mine design, and production optimization
• Proficiency in mine planning and design software (Vulcan, Micromine, Deswik)
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and financial evaluation of mining projects and operations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical and operational issues
• Experience analyzing large datasets and utilizing data-driven approaches to improve performance
• Familiarity with fleet management systems, dispatch systems, Trimble technologies, and AutoCAD is considered an asset
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and project management capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and influence decision-making across departments

Qualifications

• Must be able to wear a respirator to perform specific job duties by utilizing a ½ or full-face respirator
• Be alert and observe, correct, and report unsafe conditions
• Follow operating procedures and comply with all regulatory requirements
• Assure that appropriate task training has been completed and documented for all equipment, vehicles, and systems

Skills

• Technical leadership and engineering support
• Open-pit mining operations, mine design, and production optimization
• Mine planning and design software (Vulcan, Micromine, Deswik)
• Budgeting, cost control, and financial evaluation of mining projects and operations
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Data analysis and improvement initiatives
• Team collaboration and mentorship
• Communication and presentation skills

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