Mine Engineer jobs in Yuma, AZ

Under general supervision, plans and performs Mining Engineering duties related to development and production at assigned site.

Mine Engineer II - Underground Responsibilities

• Develops mining plans based on all available geological information to support short and/or long range planning and production goals
• Monitors mining methods and equipment, with a view to improving performance
• Assists in developing and managing mine ventilation
• Assists in identifying courses of action to improve safety, operational efficiencies, control production costs and protect the environment
• Participates in Engineering feasibility studies to define proper mining methods, equipment selection, mine site facilities, and manpower and production requirements
• Ensures maximum productivity and extraction rates by optimizing mining methods, procedures and equipment
• Recommends courses of action designed to eliminate potential production problems and to improve safety, operational efficiency, control production costs and protect the environment
• Assists in the preparation of detailed ore reserve estimates
• Works with Geologists in exploration and assists in the Engineering phase of developments and operational activities
• Performs other duties as required

• This position requires international air travel. In accordance with company's requirement for all employees whose job requires international travel, if you are hired you will be required to submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to travel by air internationally, unless the company has granted a medical or religious accommodation.

• Bachelor's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering and three (3) years of related experience in Engineering, OR
• Master's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering and two (2) years of related experience in Engineering
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Mining Engineering
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Skilled in managing Engineering projects
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Knowledge of one-plus (1 ) Underground Mining method(i.e. competent to explain to others the requirements of the mining method familiar to the incumbent and how it differs generally from other mining methods)

Mine Engineer II - Underground Preferred Position Requirements

• Knowledge of, or work experience in two (2) or more of the following:
  • Ventilation
  • Mine Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Ground Support
  • Surveying
  • Mining Crew Operations

About the Company:
Core Group Resources