Graduate Project Engineer
- Elko, NV, United States
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Job details
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Who We Are:Barminco forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia, Africa and North America. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities. Barminco is looking for dedicated people that are eager to start a career in underground mining and join our vibrant team. The collective talent and expertise of our people is the key to our success, and we are looking for talented people to join us. We seek to build teams who are loyal, committed to our values and dedicated to delivering for our clients. In return, we provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and exciting opportunities to work on projects around the world. Job Title: Graduate Project Engineer The Opportunity:Barminco Mining Services has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Project Engineer to join our team at a project location 65 miles outside of Elko, Nevada. Reporting to the Project Manager or designate, the successful candidate will be responsible for their safety and the safety of their co-workers while supporting continuous improvement and mine optimization projects geared towards achieving key performance targets. The incumbent is expected to adhere to and maintain all company standards and perform duties to the highest levels of safe operation. Location: 65 Miles outside of Elko, NevadaShift: 14-days on / 14-days off rotation Accommodation: Camp and meals provided.
Position Objectives:
- Compliance with all Barminco HSE policies and procedure, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and all relevant site-specific client generated policies and procedures, while ensuring the safety of others
- Spend time completing underground operational rotations, exposing yourselves to:
- Underground haulage fleet operation and management
- Underground development cycle operation and management
- Exposure to bolt, mesh, bore cycling with jumbo drills
- Underground services and construction crew
- Development and production blasting
- Exposure to site financial and commercial operations
- Prepare monthly contractor claims and reports
- Manage databases and conduct self-managed continuous improvement projects on site
- Manage databases and provide support for analysis and data visualization
- Assist short range planning department, as required
- Practice good general housekeeping, clean and maintain equipment/machinery to a high standard
- Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas
- Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Strong interest in underground hard-rock mining and mine operations.
- Basic understanding of mining engineering principles and underground mining methods.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze technical and operational data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to learn and utilize mine planning, surveying, and operational reporting software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization, including operational and management personnel.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently while recognizing when guidance or assistance is required.
- Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Previous mining, engineering, or underground operational experience is preferred but not required.
Education, Qualifications & Training
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related Engineering discipline – Required.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or eligibility to obtain EIT certification – Preferred.
- Current MSHA Part 48 training – Required.
- Valid Driver's License – Required.
- Familiarity with mine planning software, CAD applications, or other engineering-related software – Preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Regular exposure to mobile heavy equipment, confined spaces, low-light conditions, airborne dust, diesel exhaust, vibration, and elevated noise levels.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with a high degree of professionalism, self-motivation, and adaptability.
- Compliance with all site-specific medical clearances, respirator fit testing, drug and alcohol policies, and fitness-for-duty standards.
- Ability to walk, stand, and move for extended periods on uneven, wet, muddy, or rocky ground surfaces throughout the shift.
- Capacity to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders and access ways in underground headings and development areas.
- Must be capable of lifting and carrying materials up to 50 pounds unassisted; heavier loads handled with mechanical aids or team lifting procedures.
- Ability to push and pull equipment, ventilation ducting, hoses, and other materials during operational activities.
- Visual acuity adequate to distinguish colors (for ground support, signaling, and hazard identification), read instrumentation and markings, and operate in low-light conditions.
- Auditory ability sufficient to hear alarms, equipment signals, and verbal instructions, and to communicate effectively in high-noise environments while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (dayshift/nightshift), typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off – working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, paid time off and comprehensive benefits.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement within the company.
- A supportive, dynamic work environment focused on growth and success.
Additional Information:
The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit-for-Duty medical, including alcohol and drug screening.
More about this job
Skills
- Process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Health and safety
- Data visualization
- Housekeeping
- Maintain equipment
- Mining engineering
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Surveying
- Reporting
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Prioritization
- Work independently
- Teamwork
- EIT
- Valid driver's licence
- Heavy equipment operation
- Adaptability
- Personal protective equipment