Turner Staffing Group · 3 months ago
Short-Range Mining Engineer
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTurner Staffing Group is seeking a Short-Range Mining Engineer to play a key role in producing and updating operational mine plans for an open-pit copper operation. The engineer will collaborate with various departments to ensure practical and geotechnically sound short-term designs aligned with production targets.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Produce, update, and communicate rolling short-term mine plans (1–12 months), ensuring they reflect production priorities, operational conditions, and the mid-range strategic plan
Create pit advancement designs such as bench configurations, dig polygons, ore boundaries, and drilling layouts that comply with geotechnical, safety, and operational guidelines
Partner closely with Drill & Blast engineers to develop spacing, burden, timing, and initiation parameters that promote optimal fragmentation, minimize dilution, and support practical field execution
Coordinate with Mine Geology to integrate grade control interpretations, ore/waste delineation, and material classifications into daily and weekly dig plans
Build detailed material movement and routing plans, including directing sulfide ore to the appropriate crushers and stockpile locations while meeting blending and processing specifications
Prepare operational guidance including haulage instructions, shovel-ready maps, blast clearance diagrams, and related documentation for use by Production and Control Room teams
Track adherence to the short-range plan by comparing design intent against survey pickups, adjusting schedules and designs to account for ground conditions, equipment utilization, or shifting production needs
Apply Hexagon MinePlan 3D and related short-term planning tools (e.g., Activity Scheduler, haulage modules) to design, model, visualize, and monitor short-term mining performance
Participate in routine operational meetings to present progress updates, compliance metrics, and corrective actions for the planning horizon
Provide inputs to monthly forecasts, budgeting cycles, and reconciliations, ensuring that short-term assumptions and outcomes are accurately captured
Work alongside Medium-Range and Long-Range Planning teams to support integrated mine scheduling, share feedback on execution, and support cross-training initiatives
Maintain traceable documentation of assumptions, design changes, schedules, and planning decisions to support transparency, operational learning, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a closely aligned discipline
At least 2 years of professional experience in open-pit mine engineering or mine operations
Proficiency with Hexagon MinePlan software, including MinePlan 3D, Activity Scheduler, haulage/scheduling tools, MPSO, and related short-term design applications
Strong technical understanding of open-pit mining practices, including drilling and blasting, ore control processes, pit sequencing, and material handling
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic production environment and communicate clearly with both field personnel and technical teams
Strong analytical abilities coupled with solid communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Company
Turner Staffing Group
Turner Staffing Group exists to make life better for the mining industry by solving the industry’s greatest challenge, connecting skilled professionals with the top aggregate, mineral, and metal producers across the United States.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Courtney Noik
Recruiting Partner
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