Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur Rochester is an open pit, heap leach silver and gold operation. The Rochester mine has the company’s distinct position as Coeur’s largest expansion investment project in its 95-year history. The expansion project initiated commercial production in Q1 2024 and is currently in ramp-up, targeting a tripling of production rates from historical. Additionally, Rochester has the largest silver reserve asset in the United States.

Coeur Rochester has been an integral part of the local community for over 30 years and is committed to supporting its cultural heritage, educational programs, and health and wellness programs.

Coeur Rochester employs approximately 350 mine engineers, geologists, front-line operators, exploration, and business leaders. Coeur Rochester prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About the Job:

We are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for our Rochester operation near Lovelock, NV. This position will report to a the Engineering Superintendent. The successful candidate will be expected to provide for the management of geotechnical risk.

This position will require company-supported relocation to Northern Nevada to work a schedule of 4 days on and 3 days off at the Coeur Rochester mine site located near Lovelock, Nevada.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the geotechnical functions to ensure Rochester’s leadership as a safe and efficient operation.
• Interact and work with various groups, such as Mine Engineering, Mine Operations, IT, and Exploration, as well as industry-recognized consultants, to ensure effective management and mitigation of geotechnical risks.
• Maintain and update integrated risk management system to manage geotechnical risk.
• Monitor and implement geotechnical policies and procedures of the Ground Control Management Plan.
• Recommend alternative procedures, methods, and policies to improve performance, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and organizational requirements.
• Conduct geotechnical reviews of mine designs to ensure they are compliant with geotechnical recommendations. Provide geotechnical input to short, mid, and long-range planning.
• Systematically collect, compile, and analyze geotechnical data. Refine/develop the geotechnical interpretation.
• Help in the training and skill development regarding geotechnical risk management across the site.
• Control costs and maximize efficiencies by implementing approved recommendations.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• BS in Mine Engineering, Geology, or related field. Masters degree is an asset.
• Minimum two years operational experience as a geotechnical specialist at a mining operation.
• Excellent understanding of geotechnical risks and management in hard-rock mining environment.
• Strong leadership abilities in a production setting. Facilitate communication across groups.
• Strong working knowledge of slope monitoring equipment, i.e. radars, total stations, piezometers, InSAR, etc
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as individually, and at all levels of organization.
• Working knowledge of software such as Canary, Vulcan, PointStudio, Leapfrog, as well as analytical software such as SLIDE, SWEDGE, ROCFALL, and DIPS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good written and oral communication as well as presentation skills.

Additional Information:

• Relocation available for certain positions
• 20% annual bonus
• Full benefits on day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service)
• 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match to 401k or Roth, immediate vesting
• Flexible schedule
• Bus service from Lovelock and Winnemucca
• Travel pay for those outside of bussing service

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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