Origin Mining Company

Mines and processes copper in Arizona

Mine Engineer

Geotechnical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGolden Valley, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required.
A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in open pit mining operations is required.
Experience with mine planning and design software such as Vulcan, MineSight, or similar 3D computer-aided design platforms is required.
Experience developing mine plans, production schedules, and drill and blast designs is required.
A strong understanding of open pit mining methods, mine design principles, and operational best practices is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools is required.
The ability to perform regular field work in an active mining environment while maintaining a strong commitment to safety is required.
The individual must be able to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk on uneven surfaces, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motion.
The individual must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather.
The individual must be able to operate a telephone and mine phone or radio, with sufficient voice and hearing to communicate information.
The individual must be able to hear sufficiently to distinguish various pitches of warning alarms.
The individual must be able to lift up to 25 pounds periodically.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly mine plans aligned with the life-of-mine plan and production targets.
Monitor mining activities for compliance with approved mine plans, safety standards, and operational objectives.
Prepare and update short- and medium-term mine designs, production schedules, and excavation sequences.
Design and coordinate drill and blast programs to support efficient rock fragmentation and mining performance.
Develop and maintain ore stockpile, waste dump, and haul road designs to optimize operational efficiency.
Monitor ore and waste movement to ensure material is placed according to plan and complies with environmental and operational requirements.
Analyze production data and key performance indicators to identify operational improvement and cost-reduction opportunities.
Collect, review, and report geotechnical monitoring data, identify potential risks, and recommend corrective actions as required.
Collaborate with geology and grade control teams to ensure accurate ore delineation and resource utilization.
Support survey activities and validate mine designs against field conditions.
Conduct field inspections to verify mining progress, identify operational challenges, and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering documentation for management and regulatory requirements.
Participate in safety initiatives, risk assessments, and continuous improvement programs.
Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, environmental, and geology teams to achieve production and business objectives.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with geotechnical monitoring, slope management, and mine safety programs is considered an asset.
A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status is considered an asset.

Origin Mining Company operates the Mineral Park copper-molybdenum mine in Arizona and is focused on responsible, sustainable resource development. We aim to lead the U.S. copper industry through strong safety practices, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. Our team is committed to doing things the right way—acting with integrity, supporting our communities, and creating long-term value. With a hands-on, technically driven approach, we are advancing both leach and concentrator operations to produce high-quality copper and molybdenum products.

Position Overview:
The Mine Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering support for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of an open pit mining operation. This role supports mine planning, production optimization, drill and blast design, geotechnical monitoring, and operational performance analysis while working closely with operations, geology, survey, and maintenance teams. The Mine Engineer will develop and maintain mine plans, monitor mining activities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, safety, and resource recovery.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly mine plans in alignment with the life-of-mine plan and production targets.
Monitor mining activities to ensure compliance with approved mine plans, safety standards, and operational objectives.
Prepare and update short- and medium-term mine designs, production schedules, and excavation sequences.
Design and coordinate drill and blast programs to support efficient rock fragmentation and mining performance.
Develop and maintain ore stockpile, waste dump, and haul road designs to optimize operational efficiency.
Monitor ore and waste movement to ensure material is placed according to plan and in compliance with environmental and operational requirements.
Analyze production data and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for operational improvement and cost reduction.
Collect, review, and report geotechnical monitoring data, identifying potential risks and recommending corrective actions as required.
Collaborate with geology and grade control teams to ensure accurate ore delineation and resource utilization.
Support survey activities and validate mine designs against field conditions.
Conduct field inspections to verify mining progress, identify operational challenges, and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering documentation for management and regulatory requirements.
Participate in safety initiatives, risk assessments, and continuous improvement programs.
Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, environmental, and geology teams to achieve production and business objectives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in open pit mining operations.
Experience with mine planning and design software such as Vulcan, MineSight, or similar 3D CAD platforms.
Experience developing mine plans, production schedules, and drill and blast designs.
Strong understanding of open pit mining methods, mine design principles, and operational best practices.
Experience with geotechnical monitoring, slope management, and mine safety programs is considered an asset.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
Ability to perform regular field work in an active mining environment while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status is considered an asset.

Physical Demands:
To be eligible for this position, an individual must possess the following requirements to perform the essential job functions:

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Able to operate a telephone and mine phone/radio with sufficient voice and hearing to carry on a conversation for the purpose of communicating information.
Able to hear sufficiently to distinguish various pitches of warning alarms.
Able to lift up to 25 pounds periodically.

About the Company

Origin Mining Company

Mines and processes copper in Arizona

Origin Mining Company operates Mineral Park, a copper and molybdenum mine near Kingman, Arizona, serving industrial metals markets. It produces copper cathode from leached ore while developing a concentrator intended to make saleable copper and molybdenum concentrates. The planned milling circuit combines crushing and grinding with flotation to separate valuable minerals, creating another route to recover metals from the deposit for customers across industrial supply chains. The business earns revenue from copper production and aims to add concentrates containing payable silver to its product output. Founded in 2015, Origin is headquartered in Golden Valley, Arizona.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Golden Valley, AZ
Founded: 2015

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