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Summer Open Pit Mining Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Mining Engineer

Brawley, CA

$111K - $153K/yr

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or Relevant Experience * 7+ years of mining experience, preferably in conventional truck/shovel open pit operation * Working knowledge of Mine Plan preferred

Senior Mining Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

Expertise in both open pit and underground mining methods. * Economic Analysis: Strong experience ... S.) in Mining Engineering or a closely related field (e.g., Geological Engineering); Master ...

Senior Mining Engineer

Brawley, CA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or Relevant Experience * 7+ years of mining experience, preferably in conventional truck/shovel open pit operation * Working knowledge of Mine Plan preferred

Senior Mining Engineer

Brawley, CA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or Relevant Experience * 7+ years of mining experience, preferably in conventional truck/shovel open pit operation * Working knowledge of Mine Plan preferred

$95K - $104K/yr

Open Pit Drill & Blast Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities: * Collaborate with the engineering ... Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or related field. * Experience in Mining or related field ...

Open Pit Driller

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$22.75 - $31/hr

... large open-pit mining environment. You've worked with modern equipment, understand the pace and ... Based in Arizona's active mining sector, this role offers the opportunity to work on major, long ...

Open Pit Driller

Mayer, AZ · On-site

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

... large open-pit mining environment. You've worked with modern equipment, understand the pace and ... Based in Arizona's active mining sector, this role offers the opportunity to work on major, long ...

Open Pit Driller

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

... large open-pit mining environment. You've worked with modern equipment, understand the pace and ... Based in Arizona's active mining sector, this role offers the opportunity to work on major, long ...

Open Pit Driller

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$22.75 - $31/hr

... large open-pit mining environment. You've worked with modern equipment, understand the pace and ... Based in Arizona's active mining sector, this role offers the opportunity to work on major, long ...

Open Pit Driller

Mayer, AZ · On-site

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

... large open-pit mining environment. You've worked with modern equipment, understand the pace and ... Based in Arizona's active mining sector, this role offers the opportunity to work on major, long ...

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer open pit mining engineer in the United States is $89,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Chief Mining Engineer

Chief Mining Engineer

Turner Staffing Group

Sahuarita, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Chief Mining Engineer

Site

Mission Complex

Site Location

Sahuarita, Arizona, United States

Job Details

Position Overview:

The Chief Mine Engineer is responsible for guiding, coordinating, and overseeing Short Range and Long Range Mine Planning. The Chief Mine Engineer will maintain the quality of mine plans and schedules and monitor the operations' progress. The Senior Mine Engineer is responsible for coordinating and communicating mine plans with operations and other key stakeholders. The Senior Mine Engineer is responsible for evaluating trade-off studies and improving and optimizing Mine design. Must be a leader, and a mentor, willing to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and apply sound engineering knowledge and skills to create solutions to operational challenges and maximize profit.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead the Mine Planning team in project development, fostering collaboration and optimizing resources to enhance productivity and safety.
  • Mentor and develop skills of other Technical Services staff members.
  • Develop strategic mine plans, including 5-year and Life of Mine plans.
  • Contribute and assist with Long-Range Planning, including pit optimization, mine scheduling, fleet sizing, dump designs, technical studies, and asset optimization.
  • Assist and mentor Short Range Planner to establish, execute, and effectively monitor weekly and monthly plans.
  • Actively participate in weekly planning meetings.
  • Evaluate methods to optimize ore extraction and mining sequence and prepare trade-off analyses as required.
  • Coordinate mine planning work with geology, dewatering, slope engineering, drill & blast, and mine operations.
  • Troubleshoot problems that arise and frequently inspect open pit; analyze and recommend solutions.
  • Responsible for recognizing mine designs and fleet efficiency issues and implementing improvements to designs and efficiencies.
  • Analyze data and prepare technical memos or presentations to assist in the decision-making process.
  • Contribute to the development of policies and procedures in engineering.
  • Develop and manage annual budgets.
  • Track actual production and compare progress to the long- and short-range plans.
  • Assist with designing and implementing special projects.
  • Ensure engineering designs align with industry standards and best practices.

Additional Duties:

  • Advanced knowledge of Hexagon MinePlan software packages.
  • Proficient in 3D mining software (Hexagon MinePlan, Whittle), fleet management systems (Modular Mining Dispatch, ProVision), and databases (acQuire, Access).
  • Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to create a positive work environment.
  • Self-motivated and safety conscious.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstratable project management skills.
  • Knowledge of MSHA and State, Environmental, and Safety regulations is beneficial.
  • Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health, and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

  • Requires seven (10) plus years of directly related open pit Mine Planning and Mine Operations Experience
  • A bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related field.

Our client is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Our client offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and other optional coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Pay Type

Salaried


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About Turner Staffing Group

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Turner Staffing Group exists to attract, develop, and connect dynamic people to opportunity across the United States. People are the driving force behind everything we do. Backed by experience and our partners at Turner Mining Group, we connect skilled professionals with employment needs across our industry. We recruit, onboard, train and advance the teams our industry clients need for long lasting growth — it’s our sole purpose. Turner Staffing Group is an evolution stemming from the work Turner Mining Group has done for years. Now, with a laser focus on solving our industry’s labor need, we hire for culture, train for growth and don’t let good talent go to waste. Hiring great people coast to coast is what we do best.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Bloomington, IN, US

Year founded

2022