Senior Mine Engineer

Eagle Mine, LLC•Michigamme, MI

About The Position

The Senior Mine Engineer leads engineering support for reserve development, mine design and planning, surveying, feasibility studies, and drilling and blasting. The role also provides supervisory leadership by setting expectations for safety, teamwork, and performance; coaching and supporting employees; and connecting leadership priorities with field execution through consistent communication and operational support. The position develops and manages underground engineering capital and operating projects, supports technical reviews and planning, designs mining infrastructure, and oversees drilling and blasting engineering. It provides technical assistance to operations and maintenance and helps ensure safe, compliant, and profitable mining. The position also carries HSEC responsibilities, including identifying and reporting hazards and incidents, following site procedures, using equipment safely, and participating in HSEC training.

Requirements

At least a bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
At least 7 years of technical and/or operations experience in underground mining.
At least 2 years of experience in similar roles.
Significant background in underground safety systems.
Experience with cemented rockfill applications, underground rock mechanics, and ground support design.
Knowledge of mine ventilation systems and application of Ventilation-on-Demand controls.
Strong analytical abilities and good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Underground production experience is desired.
Experience in LEAN, Six Sigma, or other business improvement systems is preferred.
Project management skills would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead by example and demonstrate commitment to safety, respect, integrity, and excellence.
Communicate daily goals, expectations, and changes clearly to employees.
Encourage open communication, employee involvement, and idea sharing.
Identify hazards and act promptly to maintain a safe work environment.
Provide timely feedback, recognition, and coaching to support employee growth.
Promote accountability and ownership for safe, high-quality work.
Develop, plan, and manage underground engineering capital and operating projects, including AFE, pre-feasibility studies, project reporting, and tracking.
Support technical reviews, cost forecasting, resource allocation, life-of-mine planning, and monthly and weekly progress tracking and reporting.
Develop infrastructure designs and plans for mining, including ventilation, water management, and mine utility systems.
Manage drilling and blasting engineering activities.
Design and monitor mining geometry to maximize profitability and comply with applicable mining permits and regulations.
Supervise consultants and contractors as required.
Gather and record production and engineering data accurately, or assist with doing so.
Provide technical support to operations and maintenance departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Accept personal responsibility for HSEC and identify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that could harm people, property, the environment, or the community.
Follow instructions and HSEC procedures intended to protect health, safety, the environment, and the community; report nonconformance to the Manager as soon as practicable.
Avoid endangering others and use only equipment for which trained, operating it safely and responsibly.
Participate in provided HSEC training and report incidents, including injuries, near misses, community interactions or impacts, environmental impacts, spills, and unsafe work practices.