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Jr. Mine Engineer

Eureka, NV · On-site

$85K/yr

Monitor mining progress against plan and recommend corrective actions. * Develop detailed open pit ... Senior Mine Engineer or Mine Planning Superintendent Works Closely With: * Operations ...

Two to five years of experience as a Mining Engineer or Mining Manager in an open pit mining operation. * Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent verbal and written ...

Open Pit Short Range Planning Engineer Position Summary The role is part of the Open Pit Planning Team and focuses on planning, designing, and optimizing daily and weekly open pit mining activities ...

... open pit mining experience. - Experience in short-range mine planning and mine design ... Reports To: - Senior Mine Engineer or Mine Planning Superintendent Works Closely With: - Operations ...

$114K - $124K/yr

Open Pit Short Range Planning Engineer Position Summary The role is part of the Open Pit Planning Team and focuses on planning, designing, and optimizing daily and weekly open pit mining activities ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation is a US-based gold and silver mining company, which operates its wholly owned Hycroft open pit, gold, and silver mine located an hour southwest of Winnemucca ...

Mine Engineer

Imlay, NV · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Knowledge of open-pit mining methods, material movement, grade control, and stockpile management. * Experience with geotechnical monitoring and slope management is an asset. * Strong analytical ...

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How much do open pit mining superintendent jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for open pit mining superintendent in the United States is $25.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Open Pit Mining Superintendent vs Open Pit Mining Engineer?

AspectOpen Pit Mining SuperintendentOpen Pit Mining Engineer
CredentialsMining degree, management experience, certificationsMining engineering degree, technical certifications
Work EnvironmentSupervises operations, manages teams, oversees safetyDesigns plans, analyzes data, develops mining methods
Industry UsageLeadership role in mining operationsTechnical role in planning and design

The Open Pit Mining Superintendent focuses on overseeing mining operations, safety, and team management, requiring leadership experience. In contrast, the Open Pit Mining Engineer concentrates on planning, designing, and technical analysis of mining processes. Both roles are essential in open-pit mining but differ in responsibilities and focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Open Pit Mining Superintendent job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,564 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

Jr. Mine Engineer

Eureka, NV • On-site

McEwen Mining Inc
201 - 500 employees

$85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Position Overview:

The Junior Mine Engineer is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of the open pit mine plan through the development and management of short-range planning activities. This role works closely with Operations, Geology, Survey, and Technical Services to translate strategic mine plans into practical daily, weekly, and monthly mining schedules. The successful candidate will utilize Deswik as the primary mine planning and scheduling software.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly mine plans.
  • Create detailed mining schedules and sequences.
  • Generate production forecasts and communicate mining priorities.
  • Monitor mining progress against plan and recommend corrective actions.
  • Develop detailed open pit mine designs using Deswik.
  • Design pit phases, cuts, pushbacks, haul roads, dumps, and stockpiles.
  • Complete production reconciliation and variance analysis.
  • Collaborate with Geology and Survey to maintain accurate plans.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and mediumrange planning.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Qualifications:
  • Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
  • 35 years of open pit mining experience.
  • Experience in shortrange mine planning and mine design.
  • Proficiency with Deswik CAD, Deswik Scheduler, and related tools.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Preferred
  • Experience in precious metals open pit operations.
  • Experience with mediumrange planning and budget support.
  • Familiarity with Vulcan, Leapfrog, Power BI, or related software.
  • EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure.
  • Performance Measures:
  • Compliance with weekly and monthly mine plans.
  • Achievement of ore and waste production targets.
  • Accuracy and practicality of mine designs and schedules.
  • Quality and timeliness of engineering deliverables.
  • Reporting Relationships:Reports To:
  • Senior Mine Engineer or Mine Planning Superintendent
  • Works Closely With:
  • Operations Superintendents
  • Mine supervisors
  • Geologists
  • Surveyors
  • Geotechnical Engineers
  • Technical Services Team
  • Benefits/Culture:
  • At McEwen Mining, our employees are key to our success. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth