Mine Engineer

HECLA MINING CO. • Mullan, ID

68d

About The Position

The Mine Engineer, under the direction of the Chief Engineer, performs short term mine production planning and scheduling, development and infrastructure design, mine ventilation design, ground control design, surveying, production quantity calculations and month end mine production reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in mining, metallurgy or mineral processing industry or similar relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience in mining engineering.
• Organizational/planning skills to organize, schedule and prioritize work activities.
• Analytical and statistical skills to evaluate opportunities for process improvement or optimization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, & MS Project).
• Experience with underground 3-d mine planning software (Deswik Cad and Sched), AutoCAD, VentSim, ShotPlus.
• Knowledge of underground surveying techniques.
• Familiarity with ground support techniques and geotechnical modeling.
• Understanding of mine ventilation, dewatering, compressed air and electrical systems.
• Project management techniques.
• Mine costing and financial analysis techniques to explain variances, evaluate projects and prioritize allocation of resources.
• Good interpersonal skills to facilitate teamwork.
• Self-motivation and initiative to progress work independently.
• Strong communication skills for verbal and written interactions.
• Administrative skills to manage paperwork and reporting requirements.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Planning skills to ensure timely completion of programs and objectives.
• Financial skills to explain variances and evaluate projects.

Responsibilities

• Performs short-range mine planning including development design; drift & fill, UCB, and long-hole stope design; backfill design; scheduling development, production, and backfill; surveying; reconciliation of the schedule and plan with actual; and coordination with long-range mine planning, geology, survey, and mine operations.
• Oversees projects, assists in budget preparation and cost estimations, and tracks costs.
• Works with mine services including power, ventilation, compressed air, and water; assists with design and implementation of ground control and related ground support engineering including various rock bolting methods and shotcrete; optimizes techniques for explosives utilization and storage; ensures technical deliverables are provided to customers within time and quality expectations.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate surveys, tests, or investigations. Collect data points, interpret results, and prepare recommendations. Present executive summaries and cost estimates to senior staff.
• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in making minor adaptations and modifications to established engineering plans or systems.
• Develop and maintain a detailed working knowledge of the mine’s operational issues and apply sound engineering practices to resolve them.
• Provide engineering support and guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees