Mining Engineer
On-siteWinnemucca, Nevada, United States
Job Summary
Conduct engineering duties for the planning and construction of a developmental surface lithium mine, including ore grade control, equipment scheduling, and site survey validation. Plan short-range production schedules, produce progress reports, and track waste streams during the transition to production. Assist in designing construction projects for buildings, concrete, and water management facilities while providing technical support for environmental engineering and regulatory compliance. Perform duties in accordance with MSHA laws, safety procedures, and state/federal regulations. Work daily with operations personnel, corporate staff, and contractors to maintain project schedules and efficiencies.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of computer applications
- Microsoft Office Applications
- AutoCAD
- Project Scheduling Software (Vulcan, Micromine Alastri, or similar)
- Surveying experience
- Geologic modeling and mine planning software (Vulcan)
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with the application of large earthmoving equipment in a surface mining environment
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience as a mining engineer in a surface mining operation
- Candidate should be based in, or willing to relocate to, Winnemucca, Nevada
- relocation assistance provided
- 3-point contact climbing required
- working at elevations/heights (pit walls, elevated platforms)
- lifting (up to 30-40 pounds: core boxes, tools, sampling gear)
- carrying (PPE kits, survey gear, laptops)
- climbing (accessing shovels, highwalls, stairs/ladders)
- standing (pre-shift meetings, pit observations, mine site walk-throughs)
- Navigation of active mining areas (around haul trucks)
- walking (pit floors, waste dumps, uneven and rocky terrain)
- walking on uneven ground (loose ore, benches, slopes)
- driving light vehicles (long distances across mine site (minimum of 10 miles/day))
- sitting (engineering design, scheduling, reporting, AutoCAD, Vulcan, Microsoft Office Applications)
- Fine motor skills-typing, instruments (engineering software, GPS/survey tools)
- vision (hazard recognition, surveying, reading plans/screens)
- hearing (radio communication, alarms, heavy equipment)
- communication (coordination with operators, supervisors, contractors)
- depth perception (working near edges, haul roads, highwalls)
- situational awareness (MSHA safety environment)
- Perform job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations
- established company safety procedures
- state and federal regulations
Desired Qualifications
- Project Scheduling Software (Vulcan, Micromine Alastri, or similar) is a plus
- Surveying experience is a plus
- Geologic modeling and mine planning software (Vulcan is a plus)
- Experience with construction and/or project management is desirable
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