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The Underground Mining Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, optimization, and safe execution of underground mining operations. This role ensures productive, cost‑effective, and compliant extraction of ore while maintaining the highest standards of safety, ground control, and environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize underground mine layouts, including development, stoping, and infrastructure plans
• Prepare short‑ and long‑term mine plans, schedules, and production forecasts
• Develop and assess mine development and production cycles from first principles
• Support drilling, blasting, ventilation, and haulage system design and performance
• Monitor production performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, local, and company safety, environmental, and operational standards
• Collaborate with geology, operations, maintenance, and safety teams
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and budget estimates
• Support capital project evaluations and implementation
• Provide technical guidance to operations personnel and junior engineers

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, civil engineering or a related engineering discipline and 6+ years of experience in underground mining operations or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in underground mining operations
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) ability in order to communicate technical requirements related to projects
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or eligibility for licensure
• Experience with North American underground mining operations
• Exposure to ventilation design, paste backfill, or mechanized mining systems
• Leadership or supervisory experience will be considered a plus
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods (e.g., cut‑and‑fill, longhole stoping, room and pillar)
• Working knowledge of ground control principles and mine safety regulations
• Proficiency in mine planning and design software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, AutoCAD)
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in written and verbal communication in Spanish.

• Combination of office‑based engineering work and underground fieldwork
• Regular exposure to underground mine environments
• May require rotating shifts or on‑call support during critical operations

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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