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We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Alaska’s Kensington mine comprises an underground, hard-rock gold mine, associated milling facilities and a campsite in the historic Berners Bay Mining District, 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau. The mine is accessed via company transportation including bus rides and a boat ride through Lynn Canal.

Coeur Alaska is an integral part of the local community and actively supports education and workforce development programs, environmental stewardship efforts, arts and culture, and local nonprofit agencies through monetary investments, in-kind support, and employee volunteerism.

Approximately 400 miners, mechanics, engineers, operators, geologists, environmental technicians, exploration, and business leaders operate the Kensington mine. Coeur Alaska prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About the Job:

The Short Range Planner will report to the Long Range Planner and is responsible for planning and tracking all mining activities on a weekly basis. The schedule for this position is 15 days on at the remote mine site located about 45-miles north of Juneau, accessible only through company transportation, and 13 days off.

Responsibilites:

• Possess a strong desire to advance technical skills, and obtain a broad range of experience in various disciplines. One of our key goals is to cross-train in various disciplines as advancing experience and time permits within: Ventilation, Paste Backfill, Site Water Balance, Drill Blast Design, Ground Support, and Surface Stockpile management.
• Side Jobs and activities to be taken on as time and experience permits.
• Provide engineering technical support to mine operations and other groups as required, including Mine Design (Infrastructure, Ventilation, Development), and Mine Planning (Daily Tracking and Reporting, Weekly Sequencing for the short range plan).
• Reporting activities: Daily/Weekly/Monthly data tracking, and reporting of output vs. plan, tracking various key activities including drilling, mucking, blasting, filling, and reconciliations.
• Regular coordination with Operations, Geology, and Survey groups to implement the weekly and monthly plan. In addition to the creation of forecasts to achieve monthly, and yearly budget targets.
• Plan and coordinate moderately complex projects, including estimation of capital and operating costs, stope and development design optimization, and mine infrastructure changes.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others.
• Approximately 1-3 years of experience preferred working in an underground hard rock mining environment.
• Knowledge of Geotechnical and Ventilation systems preferred, but not required.
• The ability to follow complex written and oral instructions, with sound knowledge of mining methods, costs, and productivity is required. Strong verbal and written communications skills are critical to this position.
• Proficiency with Deswik (or similar) mine planning software, and Microsoft Office computer software greatly desired
• Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.
• Preference given to Alaskan residents.

Notice to Applicants:

After submitting your application, you will receive an automated email confirming receipt. Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual updates or respond to application inquiries. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Many hiring managers work rotational schedules, and the review process may take several weeks. Please note that applicants should not expect additional communication during this time. If you are not selected for an interview, you will receive an email notification once the position has been filled.

Relocation Support:

Coeur Alaska provides relocation assistance for positions that require residency in Juneau, Alaska.

Recruitment Window:

Applications will be accepted through June 30th 2026.

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.