Senior Mine Planning Engineer
L5
montana resourcesButte, MT3 days ago
Occupations
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersEngineers, All OtherHealth and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsIndustries
Other Metal Ore MiningCopper, Nickel, Lead, and Zinc MiningOther Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and QuarryingMontana Resources is searching for a Senior Mine Planning Engineer to join our team. At Montana Resources, our vision is to be a safe, low cost producer of copper and molybdenum. We are committed to a safe work environment and sending every person home safe and healthy every day. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan, profit sharing, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, and much more! The Mine Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, development, and optimization of mining operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective mineral extraction. This position provides technical leadership for mine planning, production scheduling, drill and blast planning, ore control activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Mine Engineer works closely with operations, geology, maintenance, environmental, and safety teams to achieve production and business objectives.
Responsibilities:
Develop short-term mine plans Monitor daily mining activities and equipment productivity Coordinate drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling operations Improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime Track production targets and costs Performs other duties as assigned Mine Planning & Design Assist in the development and evaluation of pit phases, pushbacks, haul road layouts, and mining sequences to support short- and long-range mine plans as needed. Collaborate with geology, the assay lab, and metallurgical engineering to use reserve models and blasthole models to produce ore control maps and other deliverables. Project Management Lead or support short-range mine design projects and mine development initiatives. Collaborate with engineering consultants, contractors, and vendors as necessary. Monitor short-range project execution to ensure timelines and objectives are achieved. Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with MSHA and environmental regulations Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses Coordinate with geotechnical engineering to develop ground control and slope stability plans. Technical Analysis Use mine planning software for modeling and scheduling (Hexagon Mine Plan 3D preferred).Analyze geotechnical and geological data Estimate equipment requirements and production rates Prepare technical reports and presentations Cross-train for proficiency in other mine engineering and geological disciplines Assist with other assignments as needed Required Qualifications for this Position: Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Five plus years of progressive mining engineering experience. Strong knowledge of mine design, planning software, and engineering principles. Extensive experience with mine planning software such as Hexagon Mine Plan 3D, Vulcan, Deswik, Surpac, AutoCAD, or similar systems. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred· Experience in hard rock open pit mining.· Experience leading major mining projects.
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Butte, MT
Occupation
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Industry
Other Metal Ore Mining
Posted
3 days ago
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