Mining Engineer

at Excelsior Mining dba. Gunnison Copper in Dragoon, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Gunnison Copper | Johnson Camp Mine | Southeastern Arizona

Gunnison Copper has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mine Engineer at our Johnson Camp Mine / Gunnison Project, located in southeastern Arizona between Benson and Willcox.

We are seeking a motivated engineer who enjoys combining technical mine planning with hands-on operational support. In this role, you will help develop and execute mine plans, improve production efficiency and work closely with our mining contractor and technical teams to support safe, cost-effective operations.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an evolving copper mining operation with opportunities for professional growth.

• Develop and maintain short-term and mid-range mine plans, designs and production schedules while supporting long-term planning.

• Monitor mining performance against production targets, identify deviations and recommend improvements.

• Work closely with Mine Operations, Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Survey, Metallurgy and mining contractors.

• Prepare production forecasts, operating reports, mine designs and technical analyses.

• Evaluate opportunities to improve mine sequencing, equipment productivity and operating costs.

• Incorporate safety, environmental and operational requirements into engineering designs and mine plans.

• Provide field-based engineering support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.