Chief Mine Engineer

We are seeking a Chief Mine Engineer to join our team and play a key role in supporting the success of our operations. In this role, you will lead all engineering, mine planning, and ore control activities, including short- and long-term mine planning, drill and blast engineering, geotechnical oversight, surveying, and ore control. You will also provide financial and strategic technical leadership to support operational excellence and maximize long-term asset value.

Responsibilities 

·       Lead development and oversight of short-term, long-term, drill and blast, and geotechnical engineering workflows.

·       Coordinate mine planning with geology, dewatering, geotechnical, mine maintenance, process, environmental, safety, exploration, and mine operations teams.

·       Monitor production performance and alignment with budgets and forecasts.

·       Identify and resolve design or fleet efficiency issues.

·       Maximize ore recovery and long-term asset value through strong technical leadership.

·       Support pit optimization, mine scheduling, fleet sizing, dump designs, and other technical studies.

·       Manage mining studies (PFS/FS) and capital project timelines.

·       Drive initiatives to improve productivity, cost control, and efficiency.

·       Develop engineering policies, procedures, and best-practice standards.

·       Lead a Zero Harm culture; ensure full compliance with MSHA and site safety standards. 

·       Mentor and develop Technical Services staff.

·       Provide performance reports, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications 



·       Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or related field required. 

·       Ten or more years of senior-level technical leadership managing engineering teams, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering operational improvements. 

·       Fifteen or more years of mining engineering, technical services, and open-pit hard-rock mining experience. 

·       Ten or more years of experience with mining engineering, ore control, ground control, and production optimization. 

·       Proficiency in mine planning software for generating and optimizing plans and schedules.

·       Familiarity with fleet management systems and technical data platforms.

·       Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate level or higher). 

·       Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. 

·       Must possess a valid driver’s license.