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KGHM, International Ltd

Senior Mine Engineer

Ruth, NV · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible mine engineering experience - open-pit mining operation preferred, but not required. * Licenses: Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications:

Origin Mining Company

Mine Engineer

Golden Valley, AZ · On-site

The Mine Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering support for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of an open pit mining operation. This role supports mine planning ...

Origin Mining Company

Mine Engineer

Golden Valley, AZ · On-site

The Mine Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering support for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of an open pit mining operation. This role supports mine planning ...

Origin Mining Company

Mine Engineer

Golden Valley, AZ · On-site

Position Overview The Mine Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering support for the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operation of an open pit mining operation. This role ...

Kinross Gold Corporation

Mine Engineer

Elko, NV

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private ... They are to use engineering first principles to contribute to the design, and development of ...

Teck

The Principal Mine Engineer provides leadership and technical oversight for the Mine Engineering ... Strong technical background in open-pit mine planning and execution, with experience across areas ...

i-80 Gold Corp.

Underground Mining Mine Engineer

NV · On-site

Our development plan encompasses five gold projects, including both open pit and underground mines ... Position: Mine Engineer - Granite Creek i-80 Gold Corp is seeking a motivated and proactive ...

KGHM, International Ltd

Mine Engineer

Ruth, NV · On-site

Mine Engineer is responsible for mine planning, mine surveying, assisting with geotechnical ... Open-pit mining operations experience. * Basic knowledge of mine planning. Technical Skills ...

KGHM, International Ltd

Senior Mine Engineer

Ruth, NV · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible mine engineering experience - open-pit mining operation preferred, but not required. * Licenses: Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications:

Solidus Resources LLC

Sr. Mine Engineer

Lovelock, NV · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Envisioned as a long-life, low-cost open-pit, heap-leach operation, Spring Valley has a robust ... The Sr. Mine Engineer is responsible for developing and delivering executable mine plans aligned ...

Florida Canyon Mining, Inc.

Senior Mine Engineer

Imlay, NV · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

... in open pit engineering required. * Work independently with minimal supervision required ... Experience with mine planning and design softwares, CAD softwares and GIS work platforms - Vulcan ...

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Mine Operations Superintendent

Lovelock, NV • On-site

Solidus Resources LLC
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$97K - $168K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead mining operations while promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations, company policies, and environmental requirements.

  • Execute mine plans to achieve production, productivity, and quality targets.

  • Coordinate activities with technical services, drill and blast, ore control, maintenance, and autonomous haulage teams.

Job description

About Us:
Solidus Resources is a U.S.-based gold development company backed by Waterton Mining. The company is focused on advancing the Spring Valley Gold Project in Pershing County, Nevada, and specializes in taking high potential gold assets through late-stage development and into production. Solidus applies a technically rigorous, capital-disciplined approach to mine development, with a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, operational safety, and community engagement.
The Spring Valley Gold Project is located in the prolific Humboldt Range, an area with approximately 60 million ounces of gold endowment within a 50-mile radius. Envisioned as a long-life, low-cost open-pit, heap-leach operation, Spring Valley has a robust resource base and considerable exploration upside along a 7-mile strike length across the Black Ridge fault zone.
With a leadership team experienced in engineering, permitting, and large-scale project execution, Solidus Resources is advancing Spring Valley through feasibility, permitting, and construction, with a clear path toward operational readiness. The company's goal is to responsibly unlock the value of U.S.-based gold assets while building a reputation for excellence in project delivery and sustainable development.
Position Overview:
The Mine Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of all open pit mining activities within an autonomous gold mining operation. The role leads production teams and coordinates with autonomous fleet operations to achieve safety, production, environmental, and business objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead mining operations while promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations, company policies, and environmental requirements.
  • Execute mine plans to achieve production, productivity, and quality targets.
  • Coordinate activities with technical services, drill and blast, ore control, maintenance, and autonomous haulage teams.
  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production crews to drive accountability and performance.
  • Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and equipment utilization.
  • Manage operating costs, budgets, and contractor performance while meeting production objectives.
  • Ensure ore and waste are mined in accordance with mine plans and grade control requirements.
  • Support the implementation and optimization of autonomous mining systems.
  • Monitor key operational KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in open pit mining operations.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience supervising mining operations.
  • Experience working in large-scale open pit mining operations.
  • Experience with autonomous haulage systems or autonomous mining operations is considered an asset

Technical Skills:
  • Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS)
  • Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
  • Mine dispatch systems
  • Open pit mine planning and execution
  • Drill and blast coordination
  • Production planning and reporting
  • Budget development and cost management
  • Performance metrics and data analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite

The pay range for this role is:
97,024 - 168,165 USD per year (US)

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