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Walker Lovell

Mining Engineer

Walker Lovell, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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Mine Engineer – Tennessee (Opportunities at Multiple U.S. Locations) Take ownership of critical mine planning and surveying projects in a role that combines fieldwork, technology, and strategic planning. A leading mining organization is seeking a

Mine Engineer

to support short- and medium-term mine planning at a key site in Nevada, with potential opportunities available at other U.S. locations. This is a prime role for a technically strong engineer who enjoys being outdoors, working directly with operations, and playing an integral role in production, surveying, and future site development. You’ll lead monthly volume and topographic surveys, maintain and update mining models, develop and communicate detailed mine plans, and help drive site performance to budget and ore inventory targets. You’ll also support exploratory drilling, ore quality tracking, and collaborate with the corporate technical team to lay the foundation for long-term quarry strategy. In this role, you’ll: Conduct monthly drone-based volume surveys

in active mining areas and ore stockpiles for reconciliation and planning accuracy Update pit and dump topography

and

maintain mine models

to support short-term and long-term planning Survey and track ore zone boundaries

to maximize ore recovery and improve extraction practices Develop short- and medium-term mine plans , communicate them clearly to site operators, and help maintain operational budgets and ore inventory targets Coordinate exploratory drilling campaigns , including layout design, sample collection, and integration of ore quality data into isopach models Collaborate with corporate geology and mining teams

to align day-to-day activities with broader quarry development goals Audit and train site teams

on ore sampling protocols and survey measurement procedures as needed Broaden your career across multiple U.S. locations , with potential mobility across quarry and mine sites Apply cutting-edge technology , including drone surveys, GPS surveying, and CAD-based mine planning tools Work in a hybrid field-office environment , with opportunities for both strategic input and direct site execution Gain hands-on experience

coordinating exploratory drilling and improving ore recovery practices Relocation assistance

may be available for qualified candidates Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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