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Origin Mining Company

Senior Mine Engineer

Golden Valley, AZ · On-site

$93K - $128K/yr

Provide technical leadership and engineering support for all aspects of open-pit mining operations. * Develop, review, and optimize short-, medium-, and long-range mine plans, including life-of-mine ...

Origin Mining Company

Senior Mine Engineer

Golden Valley, AZ · On-site

$93K - $128K/yr

Provide technical leadership and engineering support for all aspects of open-pit mining operations. * Develop, review, and optimize short-, medium-, and long-range mine plans, including life-of-mine ...

Albemarle

Senior Mining Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

Open pit drill and blast design and operations experience * Ability to analyze, interpret, and ... S. or Engineering degree in Mining * 7+ years of mine engineering and operations experience

Albemarle

Senior Mining Engineer

Kings Mountain, NC · On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

Open pit drill and blast design and operations experience * Ability to analyze, interpret, and ... S. or Engineering degree in Mining * 7+ years of mine engineering and operations experience

Careers at Teichert

Mining Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

... for open-pit and underground construction aggregate quarries. Plans include ultimate pit designs ... A Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering-Mining, Geological Engineering or Civil ...

Sawtooth Mining

Mining Engineer

Winnemucca, NV

The engineer will plan and track short-range production during construction and into the mine ... Navigation of active mining areas (around haul trucks); walking (pit floors, waste dumps, uneven ...

Sawtooth Mining

Mining Engineer

Winnemucca, NV · On-site

The engineer will plan and track short-range production during construction and into the mine ... Navigation of active mining areas (around haul trucks); walking (pit floors, waste dumps, uneven ...

Teichert

Mining Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

... for open-pit and underground construction aggregate quarries. Plans include ultimate pit designs ... A Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering-Mining, Geological Engineering or Civil ...

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How much do contractual open pit mining engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual open pit mining engineer in the United States is $89,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Open Pit Mining Engineer vs Open Pit Mining Supervisor?

AspectContractual Open Pit Mining EngineerOpen Pit Mining Supervisor
CredentialsEngineering degree, relevant certificationsExperience in mining operations, supervisory certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign, planning, technical analysisOn-site supervision, operational management
Employer & Industry UsageMining companies, consulting firmsMining sites, operational companies

The Contractual Open Pit Mining Engineer focuses on planning, design, and technical aspects of mining projects, often working on a contractual basis. In contrast, the Open Pit Mining Supervisor oversees daily operations and manages on-site personnel. Both roles require industry-specific knowledge, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Open Pit Mining Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,183 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

Mining Engineer

Buzzi Unicem USA, Inc.

Pryor, OK

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings. 

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA.  We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.   We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.


  • Developing and updating mining plans in cooperation with corporate mining personnel.
  • Providing support to quarry personnel on mining and crushing operations as needed, including implementation of mining plans.
  • On-going review and optimization of mining related key performance efficiency indicators
  • Performing GPS quarry surveys
  • Updating mineral reserves
  • Working closely with plant Quality Manager to ensure quality and consistency of the quarried material
  • Supporting permitting and compliance activities
  • Supporting the quarry personnel with optimizing mobile equipment operations, including completion of time studies
  • Perform training of quarry personnel as needed
  • Completing internal and external quarry operations reports

  • BS degree in Mining Engineering or Geology

  • Two (2) to five (5) years working as a Mining Manager / Engineer. Prior experience with open pit mining required.

  • Self-motivated and results driven.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
  • Solid computer skills including Surpac Mining Software and MS Office.
  • AutoCAD knowledge is a plus
  • Requires physical dexterity to navigate through and around various job conditions, including climbing, walking on less-than-optimal surfaces, etc.
  • Must be able to tolerate noise, dust, and dirty conditions

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted. 

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