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ASARCO LLC

Short Range Engineer

Sahuarita, AZ · On-site

... within an open-pit copper mine that processes sulfide ore. This role translates mid-range planning objectives into detailed, executable designs that guide daily production activities. Reporting ...

P&C Recruiting and HR

$95K - $104K/yr

Open Pit Drill & Blast Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities ... Collaborate with the engineering, geology, and mine operations team to develop drill and blast ...

SSR Mining, Inc.

Mine Geologist

Valmy, NV

The Open Pit Geologist is a salaried exempt position and typically works an 8 on, 6 off, schedule ... Responsible for production of mine site mapping and drawings, and design drawings. The position ...

KGHM, International Ltd

Chief Mine Engineer

Ruth, NV · On-site

Oversee Open Pit designs, for reserve estimations including geotechnical evaluations. * Oversee ... A minimum of 10+ years' mine planning experience, strong supervisory experience, communication ...

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 ...

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How much do open pit mine jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for open pit mine in the United States is $67,007.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $76,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Open Pit Mine position, and why are they important?

To excel as an open pit mine worker, you need strong knowledge of mining operations, equipment handling, and workplace safety procedures, usually gained through on-the-job training or vocational programs. Familiarity with heavy machinery like haul trucks, loaders, and excavators, as well as safety certifications such as MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) certification, are often required. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are valuable soft skills. These capabilities are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and productive mining operations within the unique challenges of an open pit setting.

What is an Open Pit Mine job?

An Open Pit Mine job involves working in surface mining operations where minerals, rocks, or other valuable materials are extracted from an open excavation. Workers may operate heavy machinery, conduct drilling and blasting, oversee safety procedures, or manage transportation of materials. These jobs require technical skills, physical endurance, and adherence to strict safety regulations. Positions can range from equipment operators and engineers to geologists and safety inspectors.

What are the typical work conditions and team dynamics in an open pit mine role?

Open pit mine workers often operate outdoors in varied weather conditions and may be required to work in rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. The role is physically demanding and involves close collaboration with equipment operators, engineers, safety personnel, and other crew members to meet production goals and maintain a safe work environment. Team communication is essential for coordinating equipment movement and responding to changing conditions onsite. While safety is a top priority, open pit mines also present opportunities to learn new skills and advance into supervisory or specialized technical positions with experience.

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Infographic showing various Open Pit Mine job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 12% Locum Tenens, and 88% Full Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,007 per year, or $32.2 per hour.

Senior Mine Engineer - Long Range (Hybrid)

Kinross Gold Corporation

Elko, NV • On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize Life of Mine (LOM) plans and designs for open-pit operations.

  • Create open pits, waste rock dumps, haul roads, and stormwater drainages, and conduct technical studies focused on asset optimization.

  • Integrate short-term plans into long-term plans, perform economic analysis, and support feasibility studies as required.

Kinross Gold rating

9.7

Company rating: 9.7 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

1st of 31 rated mining

Job description

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world, along the southern extension of the prolific Carlin trend. Bald Mountain and the nearby Round Mountain mine make up Kinross' Nevada operations.
Bald Mountain is an important contributor to the economy of northeastern Nevada and maintains a comprehensive environmental strategy including wildlife protection, habitat recovery and education.
Job Summary
The Senior Mine Engineer (Long Range) is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the Life of Mine (LOM) plans and designs for Kinross Nevada open-pit operations. This role ensures long-term strategic plans are economically optimized, safe, and compliant with geotechnical and environmental standards. They work closely with technical services, geology, and site management to maximize shareholder value and operational performance. Qualified candidates may be eligible for both a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Mine Planning: Run pit optimizations and support mineral inventory reporting requirements, optimize mine plans, fleet sizing studies, create stack plans, and technical studies focused on asset optimization.
2. Design And Modelling: Create open pits, waste rock dumps, haul roads and stormwater drainages. Able to check block models using drill data, run statistics and create scripts preferred.
3. Scheduling and Economic Analysis: Integrates short-term plans into long-term, and life-of-mine plans. Perform excel level economic analysis. Support feasibility studies (NI 43-101) as required.
4. Reconciliation and Compliance: Analyzes and interprets mine plans to ensure alignment with financial, environmental and operational objectives. Perform reconciliation of actuals vs. planned production, updating plans to reflect reality while maximizing NPV.
5. Collaboration: Work with short range planners, environmental, exploration, metallurgy, geotech, maintenance, and leadership teams to ensure long term plans are technically sound.
6. Innovation: Researches information to support decision-making and improve processes, technologies or methodologies.
7. Safety and Mentorship: Contributes to safety culture, and the development of policies and practices. Must be willing to take on cross-rotation assignments within the Technical Services Group for personal development.
Qualifications and Skill Requirements
1. B.S. Degree in Mining or related discipline.
2. 5 Years of experience in surface mining preferred.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and concepts of open pit mining engineering.
4. General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations.
5. Working knowledge of computer-aided mine design and familiarity with one or more commercial software packages (MineSight, Deswik, Vulcan, Studio NPVS etc.)
6. Proficiency in MS Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
7. Strong communication skills (written and verbal) including presenting to senior leadership.
8. Technical writing abilities preferred.
9. Ability to learn quickly and to function within the physical demand requirements.
10. Understanding of Kinross' processes and corporate values is an asset.
11. Ability to work independently and as a member of the Engineering Team.
12. Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
13. Requires valid driver's license.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements
• Adheres to all MSHA regulations and Kinross safety and environmental standards.
• Have 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.
Kinross Competencies
• Strategic Effectiveness
Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.
• External Engagement
Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.
• Business Focus
Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.
• Living the Kinross Values
Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.
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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