Mine Engineer
Mine Engineer
Location: Fluvanna, Texas, United States Work Model: Onsite Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
The Mine Engineer plans, designs, and oversees mining operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of mineral resources. This role sits at the intersection of technical rigor and field operations — what you design on paper gets built and run by real crews, so precision and practicality both matter.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain short- and long-term mine plans, including pit designs, production schedules, and resource models - Conduct drilling and blasting designs; coordinate with contractors on execution - Monitor and analyze ground control - Perform geological mapping, sampling, and data interpretation to support resource estimation - Evaluate equipment requirements and work with operations to optimize fleet performance - Track production against plan; identify variances and recommend corrective actions - Ensure all activities comply with federal, state, and local mining regulations (MSHA) - Prepare technical reports, cost estimates, and engineering studies - Collaborate with operations team on project execution
About You
Required: - Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a closely related field. Ability to read and interpret geological maps, cross-sections, and survey data - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Willingness to work onsite in a remote location
Nice to Have: - 1–3 years of experience in surface or underground mining operations - Familiarity with MSHA regulations and safety management systems - Experience with AutoCAD or other drafting tools
What We Offer
Competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work on meaningful extraction projects with an experienced team.
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