JOB TITLE:              Junior Mine Engineer                                                       

DEPARTMENT:        Technical Services            

LOCATION:              Robinson Mine - Ruth, NV

PAY GRADE:             6

POSITION REPORTS TO:  Chief Mine Engineer        

ROTATING SHIFT:  Yes ☐      No ☒ 

EXEMPT ☒      NONEXEMPT ☐              

Robinson Nevada Mining Company operates the Robinson Copper Mine near Ruth Nevada just outside Ely, Nevada.  Ely (Central) Nevada is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and RNMC is a great place to work.  Zero Harm for our employees, Community and Environment are our highest priority.   

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:  

Mine Engineer is responsible for short-term mine planning, mine surveying, assisting with geotechnical monitoring, supporting drill and blast planning, and providing technical guidance/support for the Mine Department and other Departments as required. 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
• All RNMC employees are accountable for the safety of themselves as well as that of their coworkers.
• Assist in the creation, refinement, and implementation of the short term mine plan (material sequence; access planning; pit design; shot muck inventory; blast design and planning; dump sequencing) to attain the Life of Mine Plan.
• Coordinate mine surveying activities and other Field Engineering Technician assignments to fully optimize this group’s time and efficiency.
• Coordinate mine planning and technical evaluation planning process and offer assistance or direct the activities for long and short-term projects (i.e. reclamation; hydrology; dump design; third party engineering studies; blasting techniques & procedures).
• Assist in developing accurate metal plans, particularly for weekly plans.
• Assist Mine Operations department to determine equipment requirements.
• Assist other departments (Geology, Environmental, etc.) in organizing, scheduling, and carrying out projects in and around the pit.
• Present mine plans in front of various group sizes and backgrounds.
• Willingness to perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of KGHM.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering, Geologic Engineering or Civil Engineering. 
• Be a leader, motivator, and embrace RNMC’s Zero Harm culture and be able to work safely and in a team environment and communicate well with others.
• A valid Driver’s License. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• One to two (1-2) years of responsible mine engineering experience and/or Summer Intern experience.
• Mine Operations/Supervision experience would be beneficial.
• Open-pit mining operations experience is preferred, but not required.
• Basic knowledge of mine planning desired, but not required. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Excellent analytical, management, organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A working knowledge of MinePlan or other mine planning software package is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with acQuire, NPV Scheduler, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Be a leader and motivator. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasionally for training or seminars.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Light: Exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 15 lbs. of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.  Even when weight lifted is negligible, a job is rated light when: 1) it involves walking or standing to a significant degree: 2) it requires sitting most of the time but involves pushing and or pulling of arm or leg controls: 3) it involves working at a production rate that requires constant pushing or pulling of materials.

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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

To apply visit:  Robinson Nevada Mining Company Jobs or https://kghm.com/en/careers > Find a Job > Robinson Mine Jobs.  

Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without Regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.