What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mining Engineer position at i80gold?
About Us:
At i-80 Gold, we are committed to establishing Nevada’s next leading mid-tier gold producer, underpinned by exceptional performance and a people-centered culture where every employee can contribute meaningfully. Our development plan encompasses five gold projects, including both open pit and underground mines—supported by three processing streams: the refurbishment of an autoclave processing facility, construction of a CIL plant, and a large-scale heap leach facility. This environment presents a valuable opportunity to expand your skillset and advance your career. For more information about i-80 Gold please visit our website: www.i80gold.com.
Who are we?
Join us during this period of rapid growth within a collaborative, small team setting with a flat organizational structure, guided by our core values: care, integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence.
Position: Mine Engineer - Archimedes Underground (Ruby Hill)
i-80 Gold Corp is seeking a motivated and proactive individual to fill the position of Mining Engineer for our Archimedes Underground Mine located at the Ruby Hill Site outside of Eureka, NV. This position will play a key role in supporting the advancement of the underground mine through permitting, construction, advanced exploration, and into production. This position may qualify for use of a company vehicle, depending on residency location.
Responsibilities:
- Champion safety and environmental stewardship for the project
- Ensure that contractors, consultants, and all other visitors are oriented and can work safely and efficiently
- Work with regulatory and other government entities (e.g., MSHA, BLM, NDEP, County, City/Town, etc.) to advance the project
- Support existing and growing workforce for the underground project
- Lead forecasting for the underground project in collaboration with site and i-80 management
- Own and execute the underground development schedule
- Responsible for monitoring and assessing all ground support, ventilation, and design standards to ensure ongoing compliance
- Perform Reconciliation of planned design vs actuals
- Track all relevant KPI’s
- Frequent interaction with i-80 technical, executive, and financial staff
- Represent i-80 and our commitments to the surrounding communities
- Reports to the Senior Mine Engineer
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mine or Geological Engineering or a related discipline
- Two (2) or more years of engineering experience in underground
- Applied experience using software for mine mapping and modeling such as MineSite, Vulcan‑Maptek, iGantt-Minemax or similar to create mine designs, plans, and schedules
- Demonstrated knowledge of mining and processing operations.
- This unique position requires an experienced mine engineer who is seeking a highly visible and influential role in a growing company.
- Experience in gold and silver mining preferred
- A self-starter who can be agile and decisive when required with a demonstrated track record of successes
- Proficiency in Microsoft software applications and network platforms
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to listen
- Ability to travel for business purposes, primarily in Nevada
How to Apply:
Interested applicants may go to the Carees page on our website (https://www.i80gold.com/) for instructions on how to apply. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.