Hecla Mining Company ยท 3 months ago
Senior Mine Engineer
Hecla Mining Company is a leading mining firm, and they are seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to provide technical engineering advice and assistance. The role involves overseeing mining operations, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and providing support in project management and mine engineering.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
Comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Conducts activities and work in an environmentally responsible manner. Is aware of procedures to minimize impacts to the environment
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety and environmental regulations; analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems, per the grievance procedure as detailed in the bargaining agreement; initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
Follows and understands MSHA rules and regulations, environmental rules and regulations, SOP and work area instructions, participates in safety and environmental activities. Leads by example by adhering to rules and regulations, and ensuring compliance to rules and regulations established by the Concentrator department
Must be able to work and communicate with other members of the work team
Must be willing to comply with all company policies and procedures, especially with regard to Safety, Human Resources, and Environmental
Provide liaison support in project management, including engineering, procurement and construction management
Provide oversight of activities related to contracted engineering design groups, to ensure appropriate production, optimize existing systems and to determine future production capabilities
Provide mine engineering support for the following: Mine design, mine access and development, mining methods, equipment selection, mine planning (short and long term), cut-off grade determination, backfill methods, mine services and ventilation
Provide guidance and support in production activation to ensure an efficient and economic focus that is in alignment with the established scope of work, confirm budget guidelines are met and ensure regulatory compliance
Manage and direct studies performed by external consultants and design engineering
Prepare and submit estimates in support of budget preparation for project costs, required labor, materials, equipment and production schedules
Develop and prepare justifications and requests for capital expenditures
Provide mentoring, training and support to operating unit staff, to ensure the highest technical standards and accurate, timely production of work
Review and approve invoices for services and materials, request appropriate credit to be issued and submit payment requests to the Accounting Department
Prepare and submit weekly and monthly progress updates of work performed by contractors, to the site Chief Engineers, General Managers-Technical Services and the Managers of Environmental Services, reporting costs and measuring work activities and performances to ensure economic structures are being followed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in mining engineering
Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience in mine operations/projects, mining methods and ground conditions
Underground mining experience is required
Open pit mining experience is a plus
Preferred
MBA or equivalent preferred
Proven experience with financial/economic analysis
Company
Hecla Mining Company
Hecla Mining Company is the oldest U.S.-based precious metals mining company and the largest primary silver producer in the United States.
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