Mine Engineer

Position Overview

Reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, the Mine Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, scheduling, and budgeting Mine Operations. Plans and performs mining engineering duties related to development and production. Consults with other technical staff such as geologists and metallurgical engineers to determine best mining practices and set goals for the Mine Operations department.

Responsibilities

• Collects, 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 coordinate 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
  
  

Florida Canyon Mining, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities.