Engineer II - Mine

As our Mine Engineer, you will perform daily engineering functions and special projects in an underground hard rock mining operation to keep our production going and our profitability up. Every day you will work at a mine on a remote island about 18 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. Youll start every day organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing work activities to ensure timely completion of projects, programs, and objectives. You will be called upon to coordinate with geology, survey, and the mine operations group. To thrive in this role, you will use mine costing and financial analysis techniques to explain variances, evaluate projects and prioritize allocation of resources. Were on a remote island, you must know how to work independently, identify, and resolve problems in a timely manner. About UsThe Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine operating since 1989, employing over 500 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur dAlene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.

Heres what you can expect in this role: Training first. Every hire is provided MSHA training in the first 4 days on the job. We also provide department-level training on not just what to do, but safety, as well. Apply your technical aptitude with working knowledge of mine mobile equipment, ground support techniques, mine ventilation, dewatering, compressed air and electrical systems.

Use underground mining software to generate the annual Life-of-Mine plan and production budget, as well as generate stope and development designs.

Relocate to Juneau and work on a remote island. You will take a boat commute to work every day. Every department is slightly different, but our engineer department works 4 days on for 11 hours each, followed by 3 days off. You will prepare reports for mining progress and KPIs reconciling the schedule and plan with actual progress.

Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before work starts. You will promote and personally observe safety procedures. A team you can rely on, a team that will have your back.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of Greens Creek Mine Technical Services, this position performs daily engineering functions and special projects in a producing underground hard rock mining operation.

Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities AND AccountabilitiesAll Hecla personnel shall strive to achieve best practice in safety and health, and assist in the control of incidents, injuries and loss. Duties include, but are not limited to: Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent incidents, injuries or lossesEnsuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their workIdentifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicableDisclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner Using and maintaining PPEProviding suggestions for improving work processes Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the jobParticipating in risk assessment methodologyParticipating in safety initiativesReceiving training and instruction as required Maintaining good housekeeping standards

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

Technical functions for the role include, but are not limited to:

Mine planning (short and mid-range): Mine designBackfill designShort range planning of development, production, and backfill to meet long range goals0-3 and 3-12 month forecastingWeekly and Monthly reporting of mining progressPlan vs. Actual reconciliationCoordinates priorities with geology, survey, and mine operationsMine improvement projectsAbility to learn and perform daily surveying duties in the absence of the mine surveyorDatabase managementIn addition to the technical functions above, the following behavioral functions are a key element of the role:

Problem solving: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully

Interpersonal Skills:

maintains confidentiality, remains open to others ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. Cross-trains with other roles in order to expand skillset of self and others.

Oral communication: speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings.

Written Communication:

edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.

Planning/organizing:

prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

Quality control:

demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. Ensures technical deliverables are provided to customers within time and quality expectations.

Adaptability:

adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Dependability:

consistently at work, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Safety and security: actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience RequirementsB.S. in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or equivalent degree2 or more years of underground mine engineering experienceTechnical Competencies PreferredUnderground mine planning software: Deswik (preferred), Vulcan, AutoCADUnderground surveying techniquesKnowledge of ground support techniquesMine ventilation, dewatering systemsProject management techniques Autonomous mining equipmentEconomic analysis of miningExperience with database management systems

PERSONAL & LEADERSHIP

COMPETENCIESThe following competencies are required:

Behavioral SkillsOrganizational/planning skills will be necessary to organize, schedule and prioritize work activities to manage time effectively and ensure timely completion of projects, programs, and objectives.

Analytical and statistical skills are needed to evaluate opportunities for process improvement or optimization, process or quality trends.

Interpersonal skills are necessary in order to facilitate teamwork while working with internal and external contacts.

Self-motivation and initiative is necessary to insure that the work progresses independent of supervision. Being a self-starter is essential.

Communications skills are necessary to ensure excellence in verbal and written communications, and effectively interact with associates at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts. Administrative skills are required to manage paperwork, meet reporting requirements, and oversee various systems.

Detail-orientation and ability to multi-task.

Planning skills are needed to ensure the timely completion of programs and objectives.

Knowledge of safety, health and environmental methods, rules, regulations and procedures, and related behavioral competencies.

Knowledge of developing technology, preferably specific knowledge of the mineral/metals business.

Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization.

Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning AbilitiesGood decision making skills, working with limited oversight based on conceptual end goals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to deal with ambiguity, incomplete information. Ability to prioritize based on conflicting criteria.

Other QualificationsATF possessors clearance required.

Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen. Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must be able to talk and hear. Other Physical DemandsVision•

Constant:

Able to judge distances and spatial relationships to avoid accidents while driving and walking underground Have clarity of vision while operating machinery, reading gauges, and placing toolsHave clarity of vision for distances while navigating within the mine and access roads efficiently and safelyAble to adjust varying points of reference while safely navigating the terrain, maintaining awareness of traffic, and operating tools and machineryAble to identify vehicles, machinery, and people in peripheral visionSpeaking•

Occasional:

Able to clearly communicate with co-workers and supervisors on the radio and in personHearing•

Occasional:

Must wear hearing protection while working in the mine Work Environment & Job ScheduleEmployees may be frequently exposed to underground work environments; outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in most work environments is usually very loud. This position may occasionally require work on nights or weekends.

The intended regular work schedule for this position is four days on, three days off (4/3) with daily transportation from the Auke Bay dock in Juneau.