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Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly-owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur Rochester is an open pit, heap leach silver and gold operation. The Rochester mine has the company’s distinct position as Coeur’s largest expansion investment project in its 95-year history. The expansion project initiated commercial production in Q1 2024 and is currently in ramp-up, targeting a tripling of production rates from historical. Additionally, Rochester has the largest silver reserve asset in the United States.
Coeur Rochester has been an integral part of the local community for over 30 years and is committed to supporting its cultural heritage, educational programs, and health and wellness programs.
Coeur Rochester employs approximately 450 mine engineers, geologists, front-line operators, exploration, and business leaders. Coeur Rochester prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.
About the Job:
We are seeking a Project Engineer for our Rochester operation near Lovelock, NV. This position will report to the Mine Engineering Superintendent. The successful candidate will be expected to design, lead, and support project activities at the mine site. This position will require company-supported relocation to Northern Nevada to work a 4-day on, 3-day off schedule on-site at Coeur Rochester near Lovelock, NV.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe, healthy and clean environment by ensuring Coeur’s values and standards are present in all aspects of work execution
- Incorporate a safety and environmental mindset in all tasks performed thus reducing risk in designs and plans
- Prepare planning level and final designs for utilities, haul roads, leach pads, waste rock dumps and miscellaneous ancillary designs (i.e. light vehicle roads, crane access roads, etc.)
- Lead weekly leach pad planning meeting
- Prepare, facilitate and track dig permits
- Manage underground utility CAD drawing file to ensure utility data is relevant and current
- Assist in development of and ensure adherence to ground support standards
- Assist the Environmental/Permitting group in obtaining required permits to prevent delays in project execution: construction, commissioning, and final handover to the mine
- Collect and analyze data and prepare reports and technical documents
- Assist in the upkeep and troubleshooting of mine technologies (i.e. Edge, Terrain, MineStar, etc.)
- Maintain open communication and coordination with Mine Supervisors and Technical Services personnel to ensure that designs are being implemented in the field as intended
- Receive and communicate messages and information to and from mine employees and supervisors
- Perform other duties as required
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- BS in Mine Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 3 – 5 years of experience of open pit, hard rock mining preferred
- Prior experience in production and/or short-range mine planning preferred
- Proficiency in Deswik and AutoCAD software is required
- Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
- Excellent troubleshooting, organizational and problem solving skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team effort as well as individually
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure work environment
Additional Information:
- Relocation available for thispositions
- Full benefits on day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service)
- 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match to 401k or Roth, immediate vesting
- Flexible schedule
- Bus service from Lovelock, Fallon, and Winnemucca
- Travel pay for those outside of bus service
It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status
