6 jobs found in Boise, ID

The Opportunity The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for evaluating soil, rock, effects of groundwater, and geologic conditions to ensure the safe and efficient design, construction, and operation of mining projects. This role supports open-pit mines, underground mines, tailings storage facilities, waste dumps, haul roads, and related infrastructure by assessing ground stability and geotechnical risks. Geotechnical Engineers work closely with mine planning, geology, operations, environmental, and civil engineering teams to optimize mine safety, production, and long-term stability. Responsibilities • Conduct geotechnical investigations including drilling programs, rock and soil sampling, laboratory testing, and field mapping. • Analyze rock mass behavior, slope stability, ground support requirements, and soil mechanics. • Develop geotechnical models for open-pit and underground mining operations. • Perform advanced numerical modelling using FLAC3D and industry-leading...

About Jerritt Canyon The Jerritt Canyon deposit was discovered in 1972, and the first gold production from the property occurred in 1981. The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining claims located in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. First Majestic acquired the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine from Sprott Mining Inc. on April 30, 2021. In May 2023, operations were suspended to prioritize exploration and technical studies. Jerritt Canyon is now entering a new phase of evaluation and planning, requiring substantial technical support to advance the work necessary for a potential future restart of operations. The Opportunity The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for evaluating soil, rock, effects of groundwater, and geologic conditions to ensure the safe and efficient design, construction, and operation of mining projects. This role supports open-pit mines, underground mines, tailings storage facilities, waste dumps, haul roads, and related infrastructure by...

Description Do you like working on dynamic projects all over the world? Are you interested in applying your skills, talents, and education to work at a company that has a strong history and is well known in the industry? Do you want to be part of a team that will inspire you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? If you said yes to these questions, then read on to learn more about Knight Piésold and the opportunities we have open. Why Join Knight Piésold? You will be joining a reputable, well established global consulting firm with 100 years of industry experience that specializes in Mining, Environmental, Hydropower and Water Resources. We believe in the One Team approach, with everyone working together toward achieving a shared goal. Our engineers develop their skills through working on diverse projects, our knowledge-sharing culture, career mentoring program and collaborating with top professionals in the industry. We offer unique opportunities to travel and...

CURRENT EMPLOYEES - Please apply using "Jobs Hub" in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Employee Type: Regular Job Summary: This position will conduct engineering duties necessary for the planning and construction of a developmental surface lithium mine. The engineer will plan and track short-range production during construction and into the mine production phase, working daily with operations personnel, corporate engineering staff, and on-site contractors. The engineer will produce progress reports and report variances to the plans. Work Location: Thacker Pass Project in Orovada, NV. Job Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Track production/construction activities and compare to plan. Update short-range plans to maintain project schedules. Prepare equipment scheduling to maximize efficiency. Ore Grade Control planning and scheduling to optimize efficiency while meeting the quality requirements of our customer. Plan and track waste streams from...

CURRENT EMPLOYEES - Please apply using "Jobs Hub" in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Employee Type: Regular JOB SUMMARY: This position will conduct engineering duties necessary for the planning and construction of a developmental surface lithium mine. The engineer will plan and track short-range production during construction and into the mine production phase, working daily with operations personnel, corporate engineering staff, and on-site contractors. The engineer will plan and develop survey duties, produce progress reports and efficiencies, and assist with daily reporting. Work Location: Thacker Pass Project in Orovada, NV. Job Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Ore Grade Control planning and scheduling to ensure quality requirements are met. Work with operations in developing short-range plans to maintain project schedules. Assist in equipment scheduling to maximize efficiency. Plan site surveys to validate material movement and ensure...

Job Type Full-time Description Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation is a US-based gold and silver mining company, which operates its wholly owned Hycroft open pit, gold, and silver mine located an hour southwest of Winnemucca, Nevada. Job Description The Senior Mine Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight of open pit mine planning, engineering, and surveying functions at the Hycroft mine site. This role ensures that mine plans are optimized, executable, and aligned with site and corporate objectives while supporting safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. Working closely with Operations, Geology, and site leadership, this position drives short, medium, and long-term planning strategies, manages technical risks, and ensures the delivery of high-quality engineering support to enable operational success and future site development. Initially this role will focus on providing support for long-term planning, economic trade-off studies, and...