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Business: Coeur Mining

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Coeur Mining

Looking for a Full Time Senior Mine Engineer

$124,000 to $140,000

Position Overview
The Senior Mine Engineer provides technical oversight, supervision, and structured mentoring of the Technical Services planning team, typically encompassing production planning, development planning, ventilation, survey, and drill & blast. The role supports Mine Operations through planning, scheduling, and resolution of technical issues, while setting priorities and collaborating with other technical and operations stakeholders to develop optimized life-of-mine plans, budgets, and forecasts aligned with safe, efficient production in a block caving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Mine Planning & Design:

• Responsible for oversight and optimization of mid-term and short-term plans for mine production, development and construction, and ventilation planning
• Develop and optimize detailed underground mine designs, including production levels, access ramps, and infrastructure
• Establish monthly priorities for the mine planning team and ensure deliverables meet timeline and quality requirements
• Creation of budget and forecast mine physicals for delivery to the processing and finance teams

Cave Management & Monitoring:

• Responsible for oversight of year-end production model updates, reserve production model runs, and delivery of annual reserves update and report
• Responsible for oversight of ongoing model and grade reconciliation work, coordination with Operations and other technical groups to ensure the plan is executed
• Work closely with the geotechnical team to assess cave propagation, seismic and instrumentation activity, and fragmentation
• Manage the draw control strategy, incorporating technical and operational constraints into daily and weekly draw instructions for the operations team

Technical Leadership & Mentoring:

• Provide guidance and technical mentorship to Engineers in Training (EITs) and technicians, supporting progression towards professional registration
• Review and approve engineering designs, layouts, and cost estimates
• Lead continuous improvement projects
• Supervision, mentorship, and performance management of:
  • Short range planners (EITs/GITs) and ventilation EITs/technicians
  • Mine planning & production engineers
  • Surveyors

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all designs and engineering activities comply with all applicable mining codes and regulations, management plans, and EGBC requirements
• Incorporate “Safety by Design” principles into all layouts and plans
• Maintain regular underground field presence to validate conditions, confirm plan practicality, and strengthen plan-to-execution feedback
• Participate in risk assessments for complex mining activities associated with block caving
• Actively participate in the Critical Risk Management program, coach team members through effective Critical Control Verifications

Reporting:

• Oversee regular reporting on progress of mining and technical KPIs, analyze variances to identify and action risks and opportunities for improvement
• Provide clear and concise technical summaries for site management, translating complex technical information into decision-relevant insights
• Support formal reporting requirements by contributing to:
  • Monthly and quarterly planning reports
  • Budget and forecast reviews
  • Life-of-mine planning updates and scenario evaluations

Qualifications 

 As a people leader, the individual selected will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Present a united front to the organization and lead in an aligned manner
• Role model our values and culture and do so with care and compassion
• Actively listen, engage, and demonstrate the utmost respect, and integrity and work with others in an inclusive way
• Foster diverse perspectives to actively identify new ways of working, have the courage to try new things, learn from mistakes and drive innovation
• Provide coaching and timely feedback to grow their team, expand their capabilities and foster growth
• Recognize and celebrate success and encourage a winning attitude across the organization

In addition, the successful candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related geoscience field
• 7+ years’ experience in Mine Engineering with exposure to block caving or sub-level caving operations
• Eligible for professional registration with EGBC
• Good understanding and working knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulations for Mines in British Columbia.
• Advanced skills in mine planning software.  Experience in Deswik suite (Ops, Sched, ORB), PCBC and Surpac as asset.
• Deep understanding of mine design, rock mechanics, mine ventilation, haulage and materials handling systems
• Strong field safety record and ability to work in an underground environment
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and an aptitude for team leadership
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage priorities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities

Other Requirements

Candidates will be required to participate in a comprehensive qualification process, including:

• Successful completion of pre-placement functional screen
• Provide proof of a valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in Canada
• Provide confirmation of valid educational requirements

For more information and how to apply please visit https://www.coeur.com/careers/search-our-jobs/default.aspx