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Excelsior Mining, Inc.

Mining Engineer

Dragoon, AZ

MINING ENGINER Excelsior Mining ,, dba GUNNISON COPPER with operations at Johnson Camp Mine ... Excellent understanding of open pit mine planning and optimization * Strong leadership abilities in ...

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OceanaGold Corporation

As aMine Engineer joining our Open Pit Planning Team you will play apivotal role in planning ... Haile Gold Mine, SouthCarolina Department:Technical Services Reports to:Senior Engineer-Mining ...

Montana Resources LLP

Senior Mine Planning Engineer

Butte, MT · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

The Mine Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, development, and optimization of mining ... Experience in hard rock open pit mining. * Experience leading major mining projects. * Develop ...

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Kinross Gold Corporation

Senior Mine Engineer

Elko, NV

$100K - $138K/yr

... an open pit mining environment preferred. 3. Knowledge of engineering techniques as they apply to pit design, mine planning, equipment analysis, and project management. 4. Thorough understanding of ...

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Short Range Mine Engineer

Round Mountain, NV

Kinross Gold Corporation
Coal, Metals and Minerals Mining • 5 - 10K employees
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Job description

Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach. Kinross began operating the mine in 2003, and it has since become a continuous improvement leader in the Company’s portfolio. Round Mountain poured its 15 millionth ounce in 2018. Round Mountain and the nearby Bald Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations. 

The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.

Job Summary

The Mine Engineer I reports to the Senior Mine Engineer and is responsible for carrying out a full range of engineering functions including, but not limited to: mine planning, leach stacking plans, drill pattern design, drill and blast scheduling, blast pattern design, pit designs, stockpile, road and dump designs, mine analysis and production reporting. Will have direct involvement and communication with staff from other departments (Geology, Geotechnics, Maintenance and Operations). Qualified candidates may be eligible for both a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Essential Functions

1.  Develop and communicate engineering plans, technical reports and presentations, sequences, dumping priorities, etc. to Mine Operations and other stakeholders on site and ensure plans are carried out safely and efficiently 
2.  Leading pit tour with mine operations, supporting mine operations on the daily production meeting.
3.  Working on optimizing and improving the short-range planning processes
4.  Develop weekly mine plan, weekly mill feed strategy and perform a weekly mine plan adherence.  
5.  Drill and Blast Planning and Scheduling 
6.  Utilize geological data, mine plans and survey information to develop blast designs and shot timing, and release patterns as required for execution.
7.  Consult and develop a close working relationship with the Geotechnical Engineer in order to optimize pit wall stability.
8.  Perform accurate Drill/Blast pattern design duties on time - Preparation and Implementation of a Weekly Drill and Blast Plan.
9.  Perform pit design, dump design and infrastructure/road design.
10.  Identify risks (production and mine movement, equipment priorities, geotech, dewatering, grade, manpower, etc.) and opportunities that may impact the mine plans.
11.  Ensure information flow and buy-in to the mine plan process from various departments (load and haul, drill and blast, processing, etc).
12.  Collect and interpret technical data such as blast-induced vibration and utilize findings to inform pattern design decisions and improvements, with specific focus on high-risk sectors of the open pit.
13.  Safety Performance & Record, perform field engagement and risk identifications.
14.  Ensure drill & blast planning complies with applicable safety regulations, environmental standards, standard operating procedures and company best practices.
15.  Promote and engage strongly with a pro-active safety culture.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

1.  Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or similar field is required.
2.  1-5 years of planning and/or drill & blast experience in hard-rock, open pit mine operations is strongly preferred.
3.  Proficiency with mining software packages (Deswik, AutoCAD, Vulcan, MineSite) is strongly preferred.
4.  Working knowledge of mine operations and drill & blast principles.
5.  Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment.
6.  Strong engagement with technical details, self-motivated to learn and continuously improve our mine planning and drill & blast practices.
7.  Must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 
8.  Valid driver’s license is required.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

•    Adheres to all safety and environmental regulations.
•    Has a strong commitment to safe working practices. 
•    Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment. 
•    Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions. 
•    Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements. 

Legislative Requirements
Background Check required
US work permit required
Language Requirements
English

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

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