Mining Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Mining Engineer to join our team and drive forward our exploration, environmental assessment, and remediation initiatives. The Mine Engineer is responsible for supporting mine operations, including short and medium range mine planning, mine surveying, ore control, geotechnical monitoring, and will provide technical guidance/support for the Mine Department and other Departments as required.

Carlota Copper Company (CCC) is located between Miami and Superior AZ, an hour east of Phoenix. The Globe/Miami area is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and CCC is a great place to work. Zero Harm for our employees, Community and Environment are our highest priority.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the creation, refinement, and implementation of the short and medium range mine plans (material sequence; metal delivery; access planning; pit design; shot muck inventory; blast design and planning; dump sequencing; leach pad loading).
• Chairing daily, weekly, and monthly mine plan discussions to ensure all departments have buy-in.
• Coordinate or complete mine surveying activities and other Field Engineering Technician assignments to fully optimize this group’s time and efficiency.
• Complete mine planning and technical evaluations and assist/direct the activities for long and short-term projects (i.e. reclamation; hydrology; leach pad design; dump design; third party engineering studies; blasting techniques & procedures).
• Assist in developing accurate budgets.
• Assist Mine Operations department to determine equipment requirements.
• Assist with mine closure design and planning.
• Prepare accurate and defendable monthly production reports.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering, Geologic Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• 1-2 years of responsible mine engineering experience and/or Summer Intern - open-pit mining operation preferred, but not required. Mine Operations/Supervision experience would be beneficial.
• Be a leader, motivator, and embrace our Zero Harm culture.Be able to work safely and in a team environment and communicate well with others.
• Excellent analytical, management, organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to perform multiple and variable responsibilities is required.
• A working knowledge of MineSight or other mine planning software package is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Minestar, JDE is preferred.
• Ability to operate four-wheel drive light vehicles.

Please Note: This is a position that the company has determined could adversely affect the safety of others. This position is subject to pre-placement drug testing, which includes marijuana.

Pay: From $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person