The Open Pit Chief Mine Engineer leads the technical services and mine engineering team, overseeing short-, mid-, and long-term mine planning.
Responsibilities include managing pit, haul road, and dump designs, production sequencing, and drill & blast planning for safe and efficient open pit operations.
They handle production reporting, reconciliation, and performance analysis while collaborating closely with geology, survey, geotechnical, and operations teams.
The role involves providing technical leadership, mentoring, quality control, and supporting budgeting, scheduling, and continuous improvement efforts.
Compliance with MSHA safety and environmental standards is essential.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, extensive open pit mine planning experience, proficiency with planning software like Deswik or Vulcan, leadership skills, and strong communication and operational coordination abilities.