Mine Engineer
Job in
Virginia, St. Louis County, Minnesota, 55792, USA
Listed on 2026-08-11
Listing for:
P&C Recruiting | H.R.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Safety Engineer, Regulatory Compliance Specialist -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Virgina Seeking a Mine Engineer to provide technical leadership and operational support. This role combines mine planning, contractor management, and field execution to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective outcomes. Position works in a combination of field and mine office-based environments, with regular exposure to active mining and construction operations. Requires the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and a proactive, independent and hands-on approach.
Key Responsibilities Safety & Compliance- Promote strong safety culture, ensure compliance with all HSE regulations and company standards
- Oversee contractor safety practices, including field risk management and hazard controls
- Conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations
- Ensure environmental controls (dust, drainage, spill prevention) are maintained
- Execute mining plans based on modeling and sequencing using Maptek Vulcan
- Develop and execute near-term mine plans and production schedules
- Perform engineering analyses, trade-off studies, and cost evaluations
- Prepare technical reports and support permitting activities
- Monitor daily performance of contractors and mining crews
- Monitor productivity, equipment utilization, and plan compliance
- Validate contractor reporting, timesheets, and cost submissions
- Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions
- Supervise tailings and earthworks construction activities
- Ensure compliance with engineering designs, specifications, and quality standards
- Coordinate survey, as-built verification, and construction records
- Identify and resolve design or construction deviations
- Track costs against budget and forecast
- Monitor KPIs, productivity, and contractor performance
- Prepare regular operational and cost reports
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline
- 2+ years of mining experience
- Proficiency in mine planning software (Vulcan preferred)
- Experience working with contractors and earthworks operations
- Mineral sands experience desirable
- Strong technical and analytical capability
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