Senior Mining Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Assist clients in assessing and formulating mining solutions, which encompass mine access planning, selection of mining methods, strategies for mine development, and supporting infrastructure.

• Aid in the design of open pit mines, phase planning, and optimization to facilitate safe and efficient resource extraction.

• Execute waste dump designs, haul road designs, fleet evaluations, and equipment assessments to bolster mining operations.

• Formulate mine schedules and production plans under the mentorship of senior mining engineers.

• Contribute to the creation of capital and operating cost estimates to support engineering studies and project assessments.

• Collaborate with teams in mining, civil, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, environmental, and water resources engineering.

• Generate engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and design packages for mining initiatives.

• Engage in interdisciplinary design reviews and assist in addressing technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

• Offer engineering assistance during field investigations, construction efforts, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting as necessary.

• Travel around 20% both domestically and internationally, including occasional extended assignments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering field.

• Over 4 years of pertinent experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• 6 years of progressive mining engineering experience with a focus on surface mining (preferred).

• Proficiency with mine planning software such as MineSight (MPSO), Deswik (Spatial-LHS-IS), Datamine (NPVS/Minemax), Vulcan, or similar tools.

• Familiarity with Whittle or other pit optimization software.

• Experience in supporting conceptual studies, prefeasibility studies, feasibility studies, or detailed engineering projects.

• Knowledge of open pit mine planning, production scheduling, haulage analysis, and equipment selection.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress towards Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is regarded as an asset (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life

• AD&D

• Disability benefits

• Paid time off

• Leaves of absence

• Voluntary benefits

• Perks

• Flexible work options

• Well-being resources

• Employee assistance program

• Business travel insurance

• Service recognition awards

• Retirement savings plan

• Employee stock purchase plan