Mining Engineer

Mining Engineer Location: Johns Creek, Ga; Sylacauga, AL; Lompoc, CA; Quincy, WA; OR Fernley, NV Role Summary The Sr. Mine Planning Engineer serves as a high-level technical lead and the primary bridge between the engineering department and site operations. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing medium-range and Life of Mine Plans (LOMP) for industrial minerals across multiple locations. As a technical authority, you will translate complex engineering models into actionable operational plans , dissect discrepancies with operations , and become the designated "Mining Expert" for assigned minerals and sites. Key Responsibilities Mine Planning & Optimization LOMP Development: Develop clear, concise, and complex Life of Mine Plans (LOMP), mine phasing, sequencing, and schedules based on reserve models and business forecasts. Reserve Stewardship: Act as a steward of the business’s reserve information, ensuring the optimization of known reserve potentials. Operational Alignment: Routinely reconcile operational data to block models to ensure technical models accurately depict reality. Capital & Economics: Assist in capital planning, stripping planning, and forecasting heavy mobile equipment fleet needs based on production requirements and bench configurations. Operational Bridge & Collaboration Technical-Operational Link: Serve as the primary bridge between the engineering team and site operations, ensuring technical models are effectively communicated and "operationalized" by site management. Problem Solving: Dissect technical discrepancies with operations and navigate through uncertainty to develop immediate action plans that meet business needs. Cross-Functional Synergy: Establish strong relationships and facilitate work seamlessly across peers, superiors, and subordinates. Technical Leadership & Expertise Mineral Subject Matter Expert: Act as the technical "Mining Expert" for assigned industrial minerals or specific geographic locations. Technical Mentorship: Lead others down the technical path, moving engineering knowledge to organizational wisdom. Continuous Improvement: Champion change and foster a culture of continuous improvement, standardizing engineering approaches across surface and underground locations. Key Competencies Strategic Communication: Proficient and effective verbal and written communication style that internal and external stakeholders naturally gravitate toward; ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Multi-Tasking: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and project timelines simultaneously. Technical Mastery: High proficiency in MS Access, MS Excel, GIS, and survey software. Mine Planning Software: Proven ability to effectively use specialized mine planning and modeling software (e.g., Surpac or Deswik are highly preferred). Business Acumen: Strong technical problem-solving skills paired with the business acumen to ensure model approaches yield a reasonable return on investment. Job RequirementsEducation & Certifications Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, preferably in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Professional Standards: Meets the requirements of a "Competent Person" as defined in the PERC reporting code (or similar international reporting codes like JORC/SME), or has the clear ability and qualifications to obtain it (Highly Preferred). Experience Industry Experience: Minimum of 5–8+ years supporting mining operations, with a distinct focus on mine planning and optimization. Mineral Profile: Prior experience with multi-mineral environments, specifically industrial minerals, is a major plus. Operational Background: Hands-on operations experience is highly preferred to successfully bridge the gap with site managers. Project Leadership: Experience acting as a Lead/Principal Engineer on large-scale mining projects or leading cross-functional strategic reserve initiatives. Physical & Travel Requirements Travel: Ability to travel to multiple locations across the US and Mexico (approximately 30% travel, depending on primary work location). Environment: Able to work comfortably in both an office environment and in the field (which includes hot surface environments or cool, dark underground conditions). Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and carry a drill-core box during site visits. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the US? EX: H1B, EAD, OPT, STEM, F1 Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: mine engineering: 5 years (Required) Ability to Commute: Reno, NV 89511 (Required) Work Location: In person