Mine Engineer

Golden Vertex Corp is a mining company based in Bullhead City, AZ, specializing in gold extraction. Golden Vertex was recently acquired by Mako-US Corp and is under new management. The Company operates the Moss Mine located in Mohave County in northwestern Arizona, approximately a one hour and a half drive south of Las Vegas, Nevada. Golden Vertex Corp is currently seeking a qualified person for the position of Mine Engineer for our Moss Mine project.

Location:

Onsite - Bullhead City, AZ

Reports To:

Mining Supervisor

Job Summary

The Mine Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing short-term (daily/weekly) mine plans, designing drill patterns, and coordinating with key departments to ensure efficient and safe mining operations. This role is ideal for an early-career professional (1–3 years’ experience) seeking to gain hands-on exposure to mine engineering, planning, and production activities.

Key Responsibilities

Drill Pattern Design:

- Design, optimize, and update drill and blast patterns in alignment with production targets and safety standards.

- Monitor drilling and blasting performance to ensure compliance with specifications.

Daily Mine Planning:

- Prepare and execute daily and weekly mine plans for production areas.

- Collaborate with operations teams to implement plans efficiently.

- Track progress against production schedules and adjust plans as required.

Coordination with Key Functions:

- Work closely with Mine Operations to ensure plans are clearly communicated and executed.

- Liaise with Ore Control to ensure proper ore–waste delineation and minimize dilution.

- Coordinate with Survey team for accurate mapping, staking, and reconciliation of mined areas.

Data & Reporting:

- Collect, analyze, and report operational data (drilling, blasting, production).

- Support reconciliation of plan vs. actual production and grade performance.

Safety & Compliance:

- Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

- Contribute to continuous improvement of mine design and processes.

Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field.

- 1–3 years of experience in open-pit preferred.

- Familiarity with mining software (e.g., MineSight, Vulcan, Surpac, Deswik, or similar).

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

- Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

- Must be a U.S. Citizen or I-9 compliant and able to legally work inside of the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person