Chief Mine Engineer

Overview

Our client is looking for a Chief Mining Engineer to help them bring a mine into production in mid-2026. This role is located in Kellog, Idaho.

• Actively support Health & Safety Management and Environmental systems and regulatory compliance.
• Coach and mentor the Engineering Department in accordance with SVMC leadership qualities.
• Regularly interact and be visible with the workforce, demonstrating high-level leadership qualities.
• Work with site senior leadership team in continuing the development of a focused, engaged culture throughout the organization.
• Establish and execute short and long-range plans that support the optimal growth of the operation.
• Develop and execute strategic workforce planning and organizational development with the technical team.
• Foster cooperation, collaboration, and innovation to ensure that realistic technical goals are being set and met. Ensure that resource value is being maximized.
• Facilitate weekly planning meetings and other site technical meetings.
• Lead site mine technical team to ensure maximum support to mine operations and maintenance activities as well as other mine support groups through safely optimizing mine operation systems, planning and procedures.
• Oversee multiple work groups and take appropriate action in supporting positive actions as well as professionally addressing inappropriate behaviors.
• Be pro-active in all aspects of the operation; safety, effective and efficient utilization of resources, productivity, Continuous Improvement initiatives and teamwork across the site.
• Partner with the Mine Geology team and other Technical areas to provide maximum and efficient technical support to the mine production and operations areas of the site.

• Demonstrate positive two-way communication, fair and consistent administration of Company policies and procedures, and responsiveness to employee concerns.
• Develop and communicate site goals and initiatives in cooperation with other site managers.
• Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) mine ventilation, rock mechanics, planning and survey, paste backfill planning and operations, maintenance and development of surface facilities in support of the mining operation, design of waste laydown areas, ore stockpile areas.
• Create and oversee the execution of activities in line with the Mine Plan and with the Budget.
• Prepare and deliver a 0 to 3-month forecast in line with the Life-of-Mine and enable the business to meet its objectives in terms of production.
• Assist in managing scheduling systems required to execute the mine plan effectively.
• Identify possible upcoming schedule risks and initiate control measures to mitigate the effects on the mine plan.
• Actively look for opportunities to accelerate work/implement cost savings to provide schedule opportunities in areas of control.
• Prepare month-end reports, including spatial and mine plan attainment, and communicate with all relevant stakeholders.
• Support the General Manager in creating, updating and communicating various reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, GM presentations, etc.).
• Actively participate in establishing and following mine plan objectives and strategic planning.
• Execute strategic plans including but not limited to: drilling program target prioritization, budgeting and execution; mine life extension scenario generation and associated studies; supporting technical studies to enhance cost structure; strategic business improvement projects; permitting roadmap development and technical support; contractor management and procurement support; actively participate in Mine Planning and Budget exercises.

• Assist in developing, monitoring, and improving site technical service areas.
• Serve as a strategic partner across all departments, fostering positive and effective communication and working relationships.

• Quality Communication:
  Interacts with a wide variety of departments and key stakeholders both internal and external. Communicates in a clear and concise manner with all individuals across the organization, both written and oral.
• Project Management:
  Manage the rollout and…