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KGHM, International Ltd

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief mine engineer in the United States is $92,945.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectChief Mine EngineerMine Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, professional engineering license, extensive experienceEngineering degree, some experience, possibly licensure
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects, manages teams, strategic planningDesigns and supervises specific mining operations, reports to senior staff
Industry UsageCommon in large mining operations, corporate managementFound in various mining sites, operational roles

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Chief Mine Engineer

Ruth, NV • On-site

KGHM, International Ltd
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JOB TITLE: Chief Mine Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Technical Services
LOCATION: Robinson Nevada Mining Company - Ruth, NV
PAY GRADE: 9
POSITION REPORTS TO: Manager, Technical Services
ROTATING SHIFT: Yes ◻ No ◼
EXEMPT ◼ NONEXEMPT ◻
Purpose & Scope of The Position:
Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, the Chief Mine Engineer, manages a staff of 10 salaried and hourly engineers, geotechnical engineers, and technicians. The Chief Mine Engineer is responsible for day-to-day operational engineering, short, medium, and long term mine planning, slope stability analysis, Drill and Blast, Reserve Estimations, resource model updates, and economic evaluation for an open pit copper mine. The Chief Mine Engineer ensures the safe execution of day-to-day engineering team.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the short range engineers weekly mine planning team.
  • Oversee the three month mine planning
  • Oversee the mid-range forecast.
  • Oversee and facilitate the Life-of-Mine planning schedule.
  • Oversee Open Pit designs, for reserve estimations including geotechnical evaluations.
  • Oversee Tails Dumps designs, including geotechnical evaluations.
  • Generates the annual resource/reserve statement.
  • Manages the geotechnical department and oversees the slope stability program.
  • Coordinate with the processing department on the generation of metal production schedules, both long, mid, and short term.
  • Coordinate with the Environmental group on the permit requirements to match LOM and potential expansion.
  • Prepare, review, and monitor annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Write Authorization For Expenditures, including associates business cases.
  • Effectively communicate project progress to management via weekly and monthly reports.
  • Prepare presentations to communicate engineering information to site management, Corporate Technical Services, and executive levels.
  • Conduct formal performance reviews for direct reports.
  • Perform additional duties as needed to support the success of Robinson Nevada Mining Company and KGHM.
  • Follow safe work procedures and best practices.

Required Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mine Engineering or a similar field.
  • Experience:
    • A minimum of 10+ years' mine planning experience, strong supervisory experience, communication skills, and a exposure in a processing environment.
    • Demonstrated team supervisory skills at an operating mine of up to at least 6 people.
    • Effective safety performance.
    • Experience with resource development including bringing exploration targets from raw prospects to a NI 43-101-compliant resource classification.
    • Budget preparation and cost controls.
  • Licenses: Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Education: Master of Science Degree in Mine Engineering or related field.
  • Experience:
    • A minimum of 10+ years' mining experience in open pit copper porphyry operations, strong supervisory experience, and a background in exploration and processing.
    • Study of copper skarn and porphyry districts and deposits.
    • Qualify Person in Reserve estimations.
    • Exposure to flotation mineral processing.
    • 5 years managing drilling programs.
    • Experience with engineering and economic criteria used for mining/processing of copper porphyry / skarn deposits via open pit methods.

Technical Skills & Competencies:
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work with minimum supervision.
  • Functional knowledge of multiple resource calculation methods, exploration programs, and Robinson District type geology are all preferred.
  • Significant experience working with mine planning software (preferably MinePlan).
  • Significant experience working with databases (preferably AcQuire).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and power BI.
  • Significant experience working with presentation software (preferably Power Point).
  • Ability to operate light vehicles.

Travel Requirements:
  • Travel may be required depending on special projects or training, no more than a week at a time.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • The Chief Mine Engineer, manages a staff of 10 salaried and hourly engineers, geotechnical engineers, and technicians.
  • Management of staff to ensure work is performed on-time and within budget.

Additional Requirements:
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including drug and alcohol testing.
  • Ability to meet the required physical demands, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

What We Offer:
  • Robinson Nevada Mining Company is committed to providing an exceptional experience that supports your physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. Our program includes:
    • Competitive Compensation: Reflecting the value of your contributions.
    • Collaborative and Engaging Environment: Work alongside a progressive, high-performing team while gaining insights from industry experts and experienced professionals.
    • Career Pathways: Exposure to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Join our Team:
  • We encourage all applicants to apply, even if your experience doesn't match every qualification, we value diverse perspectives and unique experiences. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Commitment to Inclusion:
  • Robinson Nevada Mining Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected characteristic (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).
  • If you require an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please inform your recruiter.
Salary Transparency:
  • The salary for this position is competitive and determined independently of prior salary history. In compliance with Nevada law, we will not request your salary history, and we kindly ask candidates not to disclose it.
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