Mine Plan Engineer Jobs
Mine Plan Engineer jobs are open across surface and underground mining, mineral extraction, and quarrying operations, at every level from early-career to senior and principal, with specializations in short-interval control, long-range planning, and resource optimization. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Location: Kermit, Texas, US
Posted On: 12-Nov-2026
Job Code: 0000623
Department: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - OPERATIONS
Salary: $32.00 - $38.00 Per Hour
Summary of Position:
The Maintenance Technician position is a fast-paced, very demanding role that requires very close attention to detail regarding safety and repair of multiple pieces of fixed equipment on the mine site. This position offers the flexibility of performing multiple maintenance activities throughout the site, including but not limited to, conveyance, dryer repair, pump repair, shaker screen repair, loadout repair, etc.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- 3-5 years’ experience as a maintenance technician in heavy industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of conveyance, dryer, pump, shaker screen, loadout maintenance.
- Comprehends documents such as safety rules, operating procedure and maintenance instructions, and equipment schematics.
- Working knowledge of equipment capabilities and limitations.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- May be required to work overtime, based on business and facility needs.
- Ability to understand technical instructions.
Indicators & Attributes for Success:
- Ability to stay on task and follow through
- Attention to detail
- Safety conscious
- Customer/Client focus
- Positive attitude
- Prioritization skills
- Accountability
- Ethical practice
- Strong team-player
Primary Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoots scenarios to determine the safest and most efficient way to repair a piece of equipment.
- Repairs and maintains facility to uphold highest of standards for the operation.
- Conveyance System Repairs.
- Dryer repairs.
- Pump repairs.
- Shaker Screen repairs.
- Loadout repairs.
- Completes all pre-post job documentation required of a maintenance technician.
- At times, repairs small pieces of mobile equipment for the operation.
- Generates and processes plant work orders in a timely and accurate manner.
Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Working Conditions/Environment:
- Regularly operates in a highly safety-conscious environment, outdoor and indoor.
- Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.
- Regularly be exposed to loud machinery.
Salary:
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
Benefits:
At Liberty Energy, our total employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug (Rx)
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
- Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
- Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
- 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
- Parental Leave
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- And many other benefits not listed here
Location: Kermit, Texas, US
Posted On: 12-Nov-2026
Job Code: 0000623
Department: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - OPERATIONS
Salary: $32.00 - $38.00 Per Hour
Summary of Position:
The Maintenance Technician position is a fast-paced, very demanding role that requires very close attention to detail regarding safety and repair of multiple pieces of fixed equipment on the mine site. This position offers the flexibility of performing multiple maintenance activities throughout the site, including but not limited to, conveyance, dryer repair, pump repair, shaker screen repair, loadout repair, etc.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- 3-5 years’ experience as a maintenance technician in heavy industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of conveyance, dryer, pump, shaker screen, loadout maintenance.
- Comprehends documents such as safety rules, operating procedure and maintenance instructions, and equipment schematics.
- Working knowledge of equipment capabilities and limitations.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- May be required to work overtime, based on business and facility needs.
- Ability to understand technical instructions.
Indicators & Attributes for Success:
- Ability to stay on task and follow through
- Attention to detail
- Safety conscious
- Customer/Client focus
- Positive attitude
- Prioritization skills
- Accountability
- Ethical practice
- Strong team-player
Primary Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoots scenarios to determine the safest and most efficient way to repair a piece of equipment.
- Repairs and maintains facility to uphold highest of standards for the operation.
- Conveyance System Repairs.
- Dryer repairs.
- Pump repairs.
- Shaker Screen repairs.
- Loadout repairs.
- Completes all pre-post job documentation required of a maintenance technician.
- At times, repairs small pieces of mobile equipment for the operation.
- Generates and processes plant work orders in a timely and accurate manner.
Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Working Conditions/Environment:
- Regularly operates in a highly safety-conscious environment, outdoor and indoor.
- Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.
- Regularly be exposed to loud machinery.
Salary:
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
Benefits:
At Liberty Energy, our total employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug (Rx)
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
- Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
- Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
- 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
- Parental Leave
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- And many other benefits not listed here
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Who's Hiring
- Freeport-McMoRan18
- ASARCO7
- Nevada Gold Mines7
- WSP6
- Centerra Gold6
Top Industries Hiring
- Mining & Natural Resources15
- Energy6
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Chemicals & Materials2
- Automotive1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mine plan engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a closely related discipline
- Proficiency in mine planning software such as Surpac, Deswik, or Whittle
- Experience developing short-term and long-term mine schedules
- Knowledge of open-pit or underground mining methods and geotechnical principles
- Familiarity with resource and reserve estimation using block modeling tools
- Professional Engineer licensure or active progress toward PE certification
Tips for Your Mine Plan Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to planning software
Hiring managers scan for specific software proficiency before reading anything else. List the planning tools you've used, such as Surpac, Whittle, or Deswik, in a dedicated skills section near the top of your resume so they're impossible to miss.
Quantify your pit design contributions
Generic phrases like 'assisted with mine planning' won't stand out. Replace them with concrete outcomes: tons per year scheduled, percentage improvement in strip ratio, or the life-of-mine tonnage your plans covered. Reviewers remember numbers, not responsibilities.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mine plan engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by commodity type
Your planning experience in coal operations doesn't translate identically to hard-rock gold or copper mines. When searching, narrow by commodity so your application speaks directly to the ore body, geotechnical context, and scheduling rhythm that employer actually uses.
Prepare technical scenarios for the interview
Expect interviewers to present a pit optimization or scheduling scenario and ask you to walk through your approach live. Rehearse explaining your decision logic on strip ratios, pushback sequencing, or cut-off grade selection out loud before the interview so you're fluent, not hesitant.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Most mine plan engineer roles are site-based in remote locations. Before accepting, confirm whether the offer includes a relocation package, fly-in fly-out allowances, or on-site accommodations, and get those terms in writing so there are no surprises on your start date.
Mine Plan Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mine plan engineers?
The companies hiring the most mine plan engineers right now include Freeport-McMoRan, ASARCO, and Nevada Gold Mines, with the largest share of openings in Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings at major operators tend to cluster around active expansion projects or new feasibility studies.
How many mine plan engineer jobs are remote?
About 42% of mine plan engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-dependent nature of most planning work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are long-range strategic planning, resource modeling, and feasibility study roles, where the work centers on software and data rather than active pit supervision.
How do you become a mine plan engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related field such as geological or civil engineering. Gain hands-on scheduling experience through internships or entry-level roles in mine operations or technical services. Build proficiency in industry planning software, work toward your Professional Engineer license, and progressively take ownership of short-interval and life-of-mine schedule development.
How do you get hired as a mine plan engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles titled junior mine engineer, mine technical services engineer, or graduate mine planner, which are designed for candidates still building their scheduling depth. Emphasize your software exposure, any block modeling coursework, and internship contributions. Demonstrating that you can run a basic scheduling scenario in Deswik or Surpac independently carries significant weight with hiring teams evaluating early-career candidates.
What does the mine plan engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages: an initial call with HR or a talent team, a technical screen with a senior mine engineer or chief mine planner, a live or take-home planning exercise where you build or critique a schedule, and a final interview with the mine manager or engineering superintendent. References focused on technical judgment are requested before or alongside the final offer.
Where can I find and apply to mine plan engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to mine plan engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your planning background, commodity experience, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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