Southwest Critical Materials, LLC

Senior Mine Engineer

Yerington, NV

Full-time

$115,000-$130,000

About This Job

Overview

The Senior Mining Engineer is responsible for all mine engineering activities in support of the successful operation of Southwest Critical Materials, LLC, as well as development of related engineering standards and processes.

Responsibilities will include leading the Mine Engineering Team, including Engineers and Technicians, covering multiple engineering disciplines. This position will also provide expert technical guidance for the mine engineering discipline for operations and project works.

Responsibilities

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Provision of experienced advice to the operation as well as to technical staff

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Reviewer and approver of all mine engineering work

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Mentoring of junior staff and other technical staff as required

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Development and implementation of mine planning, engineering and related systems and standards

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Ensure short-range plans achieve long-range and / or business objectives

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Coordination and delivery of long range and life of mine plans and reserves

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Work with other departments to identify risk and create mitigation actions

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Create extensive plans for the monthly, three-to-twenty-four-month horizon through design and scheduling updates and innovative solutions

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Ensure timely and quality delivery of level and related mine plans

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Development of mine plans as required to support short- and long-term business needs (e.g., 5-year mine plan, Life of Mine plan)

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Assist the Chief Engineer with the site mineral finance / cost model

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Responsible for delivering monthly production reconciliations

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Execution of select projects and support of others’ projects

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Development and communication of mine plans and strategies to support evaluation and senior management decision-making regarding risk and value profiles of mine plans.

Qualifications

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Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in Mining Engineering

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Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years’ experience in Technical Services experience in underground mining environment preferred.

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Previous mining construction and / or start-up experience well regarded

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Advanced user of mine planning software (Deswik preferred)

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Experience in underground mine planning

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Experience in long-hole open and sub-level stoping planning, drilling and blasting

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Experience in paste and rock backfilling of stopes

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Mine dewatering and grouting experience well regarded

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Familiarity with CIM and SME mineral reserve and resource reporting standards

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Experience with Integrated Business Planning cycles

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Material reconciliation experience from the Face to the Mill

Join our team as a Mining Engineer where you can make a significant impact on our operations while advancing your career in a dynamic industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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Cell phone reimbursement

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Dental insurance

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Employee assistance program

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Flexible spending account

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Health insurance

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Health savings account

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Relocation assistance

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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10 hour shift

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Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person