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i-80 Gold Corp.

Chief Mining Engineer

Eureka, NV · On-site

This position will be a lead technical role for a rapidly developing new mine. The Ruby Hill Site is also host to the company's Mineral Point Open Pit Project and this position will be involved with ...

NACCO Industries

Staff/Senior Mining Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

Regular This position will be responsible for mid- to long-range open-pit mine planning and scheduling to support current operations and future growth opportunities. The successful candidate should ...

Solidus Resources LLC

Mine Engineer

Imlay, NV · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Envisioned as a long-life, low-cost open-pit, heap-leach operation, Spring Valley has a robust ... The Mine Engineer provides technical engineering support for the safe, efficient, and cost ...

Kinross Gold Corporation

Mine Engineer

Elko, NV · On-site

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 ...

Miningamigos

Mine Production Superintendent

Miami, FL · On-site

Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mine located at the west end of the historic Globe-Miami mining district of central Arizona, approximately 80 miles east of Phoenix. Pinto Valley has been in ...

WorkNovaX

Senior Long Term Planning Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

Experience: 7-10+ years of proven experience in mine engineering in open pit operations, of which at least 2+ years as a short/medium term mine planning experience and 3+ years in long term mine ...

Solidus Resources LLC

Mine Hydrogeologist

Imlay, NV · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Envisioned as a long-life, low-cost open-pit, heap-leach operation, Spring Valley has a robust ... The Dewatering Engineer will lead the mine's groundwater and dewatering program, including ...

Freeport McMoRan Inc.

Geomechanical Engineer I

Bayard, NM · On-site

$75K - $104K/yr

The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million ...

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As of Sep 12, 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.

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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.

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Chief Mining Engineer

Eureka, NV • On-site

i-80 Gold Corp.
Coal, Metals and Minerals Mining • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about i-80 Gold Corp.external

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of engineering required to develop the underground mine, including mine design, planning, scheduling, geotechnical, and ventilation.

  • Assist in building and managing a technical team of engineers, surveyors, and geologists for the mine project.

  • Work with regulatory and government entities to advance the project and support budgeting and forecasting activities.

Job description

About Us:
At i-80 Gold, we are committed to establishing Nevada's next leading mid-tier gold producer, underpinned by exceptional performance and a people-centered culture where every employee can contribute meaningfully. Our development plan encompasses five gold projects, including both open pit and underground mines-supported by three processing streams: the refurbishment of an autoclave processing facility, construction of a CIL plant, and a large-scale heap leach facility. This environment presents a valuable opportunity to expand your skillset and advance your career. For more information about i-80 Gold please visit our website: www.i80gold.com.
Who are we?
Join us during this period of rapid growth within a collaborative, small team setting with a flat organizational structure, guided by our core values: care, integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence.
Position: Chief Mining Engineer - Archimedes Underground (Ruby Hill)
i-80 Gold Corp is seeking a motivated and proactive individual to fill the position of Senior Mine Engineer for our Archimedes Underground Mine located at the Ruby Hill Site outside of Eureka, NV. This position will be a lead technical role for a rapidly developing new mine. The Ruby Hill Site is also host to the company's Mineral Point Open Pit Project and this position will be involved with advancing this project through technical studies. This position may qualify for use of a company vehicle, depending on residency location. Company provided housing option based on availability.
Site: Ruby Hill Archimedes Underground
The Ruby Hill Site is part of the historic Eureka district with precious and base metal mining dating back to the 1860's. The Archimedes Open Pit was mined by multiple operators from 1997 through 2021 with heap leach recovery continuing today. Archimedes Underground will access over one million ounces of gold resource via portals in the Archimedes pit. Mine development was initiated in September 2025 with first ore expected in min-2026. Production will ramp up through the remainder of 2026 and 2027 to approximately 1800 ore tons per day by the end of 2027. The Mineral Point Open Pit is host to over 5 million ounces of estimated gold resources presently identified and will ultimately become i-80's flagship operation.
Responsibilities:
  • Thie role will encompass all aspects of engineering required to development a new underground mine either directly or through managing internal and external resources including:
    • Mine design
    • Mine planning and scheduling
    • Geotechnical
    • Ventilation
  • Asist the project manager in building a technical team of engineers, surveyors and geologists for the mine
  • Build and adapt systems, policies and procedures for mine operations
  • Work with regulatory and other government entities (e.g., MSHA, BLM, NDEP, County, City/Town, etc.) to advance the project
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting for the underground mine in collaboration with site and i-80 management
  • Represent i-80 and our commitments to the surrounding communities
  • Reports to the Archimedes Underground General Manager
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mine or Geological Engineering or a related discipline required
  • Seven (7) or more years of engineering experience in underground and open pit mines
  • Demonstrated successes working with internal and external technical resources
  • Applied experience required using software for mine mapping and modeling such as Deswik, Maptek-Vulcan, or similar to create mine designs, plans, and schedules
  • Demonstrated knowledge of mining and processing operations.
  • This unique position requires an experienced mine engineer who is seeking a highly visible and influential role in a growing company.
  • Experience in gold and silver mining preferred
  • A self-starter who can be agile and decisive when required with a demonstrated track record of successes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft software applications and network platforms
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Demonstrated ability to listen
  • Ability to travel for business purposes, primarily in Nevada

How to Apply:
Interested applicants may go to the Carees page on our website (https://www.i80gold.com/) for instructions on how to apply. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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