Mine Engineer II - Underground

Mine Engineer II - Underground Job Summary
Under general supervision, plans and performs Mining Engineering duties related to development and production at assigned site.

Mine Engineer II - Underground Responsibilities

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

Mine Engineer II - Underground Position Requirements

• 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

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