Senior Mine Engineer | Winnemucca, NV

Job Description

Company: Hycroft Resources & Development, LLC
Location: Winnemucca, Nevada, United States
Category: Mine Design and Planning
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Experience Level: Senior-Level

Job Summary
Hycroft Resources & Development, LLC is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to support open pit mine planning, engineering, and surveying functions at the Hycroft gold and silver mine near Winnemucca, Nevada.

This role provides technical leadership for short-, medium-, and long-term mine planning, life-of-mine strategies, pit design, sequencing, scheduling, technical studies, economic trade-off analyses, and operational performance improvement. The Senior Mine Engineer will work closely with Operations, Geology, Processing, Maintenance, Environmental, Finance, and site leadership teams to support safe, efficient, cost-effective, and executable mine plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support for open pit mining operations
• Develop, review, and optimize short-, medium-, and long-range mine plans
• Support life-of-mine strategies, pit designs, sequencing, and scheduling
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and business planning through technical analysis and cost evaluation
• Identify opportunities to improve mine productivity, equipment utilization, operational efficiency, and resource recovery
• Conduct engineering studies and trade-off analyses related to mine design, haulage, equipment selection, and operational improvements
• Monitor operational performance against plan and recommend corrective actions to achieve production and cost targets
• Collaborate with geology, operations, processing, maintenance, environmental, and finance teams to support integrated mine planning
• Analyze production, cost, and equipment performance data to support operational decision-making
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to mine engineers, planners, and other technical personnel
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Use mine planning and engineering software to develop accurate designs, schedules, and operational analyses
• Participate in strategic initiatives, capital projects, and mine expansion studies as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or equivalent required
• 6-10 years of experience in open pit mine operations required
• Strong background in open pit mining operations, mine design, and production optimization
• Proficiency with mine planning and design software such as Vulcan, Micromine, or Deswik
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and financial evaluation of mining projects and operations
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to evaluate complex technical and operational issues
• Experience analyzing large datasets and using data-driven approaches to improve performance
• Familiarity with fleet management systems, dispatch systems, Trimble technologies, and AutoCAD considered an asset
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and project management capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present technical information to diverse audiences
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and influence decision-making across departments

Physical Requirements

• Work in field and mine site environments, including exposure to outside weather conditions
• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, vibration, and moderate noise
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, steel-toed boots, and reflective visible clothing or vest
• Use hearing protection when required in field environments
• Must be able to wear a half-face or full-face respirator for specific job duties
• Observe, correct, and report unsafe conditions
• Follow operating procedures and comply with regulatory requirements

Why This Role Matters
This role supports the long-term success of the Hycroft mine by developing optimized, executable open pit mine plans, improving operational performance, supporting technical studies, and helping align engineering decisions with safe, efficient, and cost-effective gold and silver production.

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👉 Apply online: hr@hycroftmining.com or https://www.hycroftmining.com/contact/careers/

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