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Sparrow Company

Mining Engineer

Victorville, CA · On-site

$90K - $140K/yr

... * Assist with permitting documentation, reclamation planning, and environmental monitoring as ... Maintain mine engineering databases, drawings, and technical documentation. * Generate regular ...

Sparrow Company

Mining Engineer

Victorville, CA

... * Assist with permitting documentation, reclamation planning, and environmental monitoring as ... Maintain mine engineering databases, drawings, and technical documentation. * Generate regular ...

CalPortland

Mining Engineer

Jurupa Valley, CA · On-site

$105K - $135K/yr

Compensation $105k-$135k DOE Responsibilities * Assist in performing mine engineering and mine ... Oversee mining projects such as exploratory drilling or rock mechanics study * Analyze and evaluate ...

CalPortland

Mining Engineer

Jurupa Valley, CA · On-site

$105K - $135K/yr

Compensation $105k-$135k DOE Responsibilities * Assist in performing mine engineering and mine ... Oversee mining projects such as exploratory drilling or rock mechanics study * Analyze and evaluate ...

CalPortland

Mining Engineer

Jurupa Valley, CA · On-site

$105K - $135K/yr

Compensation $105k-$135k DOE Responsibilities * Assist in performing mine engineering and mine ... Oversee mining projects such as exploratory drilling or rock mechanics study * Analyze and evaluate ...

SF Demo - Rio Tinto

Engineer - Mining

Boron, CA · On-site

$126K/yr

Reporting to the Sr. Engineer Tactical Mine Planner you will: * Assist in the development of weekly ... Provide support in the preparation of the mining component of the annual budget and cost forecasts.

Rio Tinto

Engineer - Mining

Boron, CA · On-site

$126K/yr

Reporting to the Sr. Engineer Tactical Mine Planner you will: * Assist in the development of weekly ... Provide support in the preparation of the mining component of the annual budget and cost forecasts.

Turner Mining Group

Senior Mining Engineer

Brawley, CA

$111K - $153K/yr

Knowledge of block model coding to assist with model manipulation for engineering variables ... Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or Relevant Experience * 7+ years of mining experience ...

Turner Mining Group

Senior Mining Engineer

Brawley, CA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Knowledge of block model coding to assist with model manipulation for engineering variables ... Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or Relevant Experience * 7+ years of mining experience ...

Turner Mining Group

Senior Mining Engineer

Brawley, CA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Knowledge of block model coding to assist with model manipulation for engineering variables ... Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or Relevant Experience * 7+ years of mining experience ...

Western Mesquite Mines

Sr. Mine Engineer

Brawley, CA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Knowledge of block model coding to assist with model manipulation for engineering variables ... Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Relevant Experience * 7+ years of mining experience ...

Rio Tinto

Engineer- Tailings & Water

Boron, CA · On-site

$126K/yr

Participate in regulatory visits and inspections to Tailings Ponds * Assist Environmental team with ... in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering will be highly regarded * Experience supporting GISTM ...

SF Demo - Rio Tinto

Engineer- Tailings & Water

Boron, CA · On-site

$126K/yr

Participate in regulatory visits and inspections to Tailings Ponds * Assist Environmental team with ... in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering will be highly regarded * Experience supporting GISTM ...

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Mining Engineer

Sparrow Company

Victorville, CA • On-site

$90K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Job Description: Mine Engineer
Reports To: Mine Manager
Position: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Mine Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, and optimizing safe, efficient, and cost-effective mining operations supporting cement raw material production. This role operates in a mining environment and works closely with the Mine Manager, operations, maintenance, geology, and environmental teams to ensure production targets are met while maintaining strict safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans for limestone and associated raw materials used in cement production.
  • Design mine layouts, pit phases, haul roads, benches, and blasting patterns to optimize production and material quality.
  • Prepare and update production schedules, forecasts, and reserve models.
  • Conduct geotechnical evaluations and slope stability analyses to ensure safe pit design.
  • Provide daily technical support to mining operations to improve productivity, equipment utilization, and cost control.
  • Analyze drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling performance; recommend improvements.
  • Monitor raw material quality and blending requirements in coordination with plant and quality teams.
  • Support site safety programs and ensure mine designs and operating plans comply with MSHA, environmental permits, and company standards.
  • Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development.
  • Assist with permitting documentation, reclamation planning, and environmental monitoring as required.
  • Maintain mine engineering databases, drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Generate regular reports on production performance, costs, reserves, and key engineering metrics.
  • Utilize mine planning and design software to analyze data and support decision-making.
  • Work closely with the Mine Manager to support operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, geology, and plant personnel to align mine output with cement plant requirements.
  • Support contractors and vendors related to drilling, blasting, surveying, and engineering services.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 3-7+ years of mining engineering experience, preferably in cement, limestone, or aggregate mining.
  • Working knowledge of surface mining methods and heavy mobile equipment.
  • Strong understanding of mine safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Proficiency with mine planning and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Micromine/Surpac, ArcGIS, or similar)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
  • Experience working at remote mine sites.
  • Familiarity with drilling and blasting design and optimization.
  • Experience supporting cement plant raw material requirements and quality control.
  • Experience with greenfield mining, brownfield mining, pioneering, exploration and reclamation.

Work Environment & Conditions
  • Position requires on-site presence.
  • Exposure to active mining operations, heavy equipment, and varying weather conditions.
  • Travel within the site and occasional off-site travel may be required.
  • Must be able to work safely in a demanding industrial environment.

Physical & Safety Requirements
  • Ability to walk uneven terrain and access active mining areas.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for self and others.

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