Mining Engineer

Surface Lithium Mine Engineer

This position will conduct engineering duties necessary for the planning and construction of a developmental surface lithium mine. The engineer will plan and track short-range production during construction and into the mine production phase, working daily with operations personnel, corporate engineering staff, and on-site contractors. The engineer will plan and develop survey duties, produce progress reports and efficiencies, and assist with daily reporting.

Work Location:

Thacker Pass Project in Orovada, NV.

Job Description:

Essential Duties:

• Ore Grade Control planning and scheduling to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Work with operations in developing short-range plans to maintain project schedules.
• Assist in equipment scheduling to maximize efficiency.
• Plan site surveys to validate material movement and ensure construction projects are completed per plan.
• Assist in engineering studies such as operating budgets, optimization studies, and equipment evaluations.
• Provide support to the operations and maintenance departments as directed.
• Plan and track waste streams from the plant as it transitions into production.
• Assist in the design and oversee construction projects, including buildings, concrete, and water management facilities.
• Provide technical support for environmental engineering projects associated with mine permitting and regulatory compliance, including surface and groundwater management, soils handling, waste management, and blasting.
• Perform job duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures, and state and federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of computer applications is required.
• Microsoft Office Applications.
• AutoCAD.
• Project Scheduling Software (Vulcan, Micromine Alastri, or similar) is a plus.
• Surveying experience is a plus.
• Geologic modeling and mine planning software (Vulcan is a plus).
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the application of large earthmoving equipment in a surface mining environment.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with construction and/or project management is desirable.
• A minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience as a mining engineer in a surface mining operation.

Relocation:

Candidate should be based in, or willing to relocate to, Winnemucca, Nevada (relocation assistance provided).

Analysis of Physical Demands of Position:

• Intermittently:
  None

• Occasionally (0 – 1/3 of workday):
  Kneeling/crouching (field inspections, troubleshooting); pushing/pulling (light equipment, sampling devices); reaching-above/below shoulder (equipment access, truck cabs); riding in heaving equipment (haul trucks, graders); entering/exiting equipment (3-point contact climbing required); working at elevations/heights (pit walls, elevated platforms); bending/stooping (inspecting ground, samples, equipment); lifting (up to 30-40 pounds: core boxes, tools, sampling gear); carrying (PPE kits, survey gear, laptops); climbing (accessing shovels, highwalls, stairs/ladders);
  
  standing (pre-shift meetings, pit observations, mine site walk-throughs).

• Frequently (1/3 – 2/3 of workday):
  Navigation of active mining areas (around haul trucks); walking (pit floors, waste dumps, uneven and rocky terrain); walking on uneven ground (loose ore, benches, slopes); driving light vehicles (long distances across mine site (minimum of 10 miles/day); sitting (engineering design, scheduling, reporting, AutoCAD, Vulcan, Microsoft Office Applications).

• Constantly (2/3 – 3/3 of workday):
  Fine motor skills-typing, instruments (engineering software, GPS/survey tools); vision (hazard recognition, surveying, reading plans/screens); hearing (radio communication, alarms, heavy equipment); communication (coordination with operators, supervisors, contractors); depth perception (working near edges, haul roads, highwalls); situational awareness (MSHA safety environment).

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.