Role Overview
Mackinnon Bruce International is hiring a senior-level Mining Engineer. This is a full-time role in Sacate. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Mining Engineer to lead short-, medium-, and long-term planning activities for a large-scale open pit mining operation in Nevada. This role is critical to optimizing mine performance, ensuring efficient resource extraction, and aligning operational plans with strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, practical field knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain short-term (daily/weekly), medium-term (monthly/quarterly), and long-term (life-of-mine) plans for an open pit operation.
- Design and optimize pit phases, pushbacks, haul road layouts, and dump locations.
- Generate and update production schedules to meet tonnage and grade targets.
- Conduct pit optimization, mine design, and sequencing using industry-standard software.
- Collaborate closely with geology, operations, processing, and environmental teams to ensure alignment of mine plans.
- Monitor actual production versus plan and adjust schedules to improve performance and efficiency.
- Perform reconciliation analysis and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal stakeholders and management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in open pit mining, with a strong focus on mine planning.
- Proficiency in mine planning and design software (e.g., Vulcan, MineSight, Surpac, Whittle, Deswik, or similar).
- Solid understanding of drill & blast, loading & hauling operations, and mine economics.
- Experience with resource modeling and reserve estimation is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Mining Engineer position at Mackinnon Bruce International?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Mackinnon Bruce International. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Mining Engineer position at Mackinnon Bruce International located?
This position is based in Sacate. Mackinnon Bruce International has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Mining Engineer at Mackinnon Bruce International earn?
Mackinnon Bruce International has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Mining Engineer role at Mackinnon Bruce International posted?
This role was posted on April 23, 2026 (53 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Mining Engineer role at Mackinnon Bruce International require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Mackinnon Bruce International lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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