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Collects detail as-built survey using robotic total station (MS50) with point cloud survey.\nProcesses survey using Deswik software and AutoCAD software, and pointclouds using Leica Infinity and Leica Cyclone.\nDelineates boundaries; prepares maps and as-built plans using 2D, 3D and other computer-based programs.\nPerforms surface survey of Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF), monitoring wells, permit/claim boundaries, and other surface facilities as needed.\nEngineering:\nPerforms short-range mine planning including development design; drift & fill and long-hole stope design; backfill design; scheduling development, production, and backfill; surveying; reconciliation of the schedule and plan with actual; and coordination with long-range mine planning, geology, survey, and mine operations.\nOversees projects, assists in budget preparation and cost estimations, and tracks costs.\nWorks with mine services including power, ventilation, compressed air, and water; assists with design and implementation of ground control and related ground support engineering including various rock bolting methods and shotcrete; optimizes techniques for explosives utilization and storage; ensures technical deliverables are provided to customers within time and quality expectations.\nPlan, organize, and coordinate surveys, tests, or investigations. Collect data points, interpret results, and prepare recommendations. Present executive summaries and cost estimates to senior staff.\nApply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in making minor adaptations and modifications to established engineering plans or systems.\nDevelop and maintain a detailed working knowledge of the mine’s operational issues and apply sound engineering practices to resolve them.\nProvide engineering support and guidance.\nFollows and understands MSHA rules and regulations, environmental rules and regulations, SOP and work area instructions, participates in safety and environmental activities. Leads by example by adhering to rules and regulations, and ensuring compliance to rules and regulations established by the Lucky Friday.\nMust be able to work and communicate with other members of the work team.\nMust be willing to comply with all company policies and procedures.\nComply with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Conducts activities and work in an environmentally responsible manner. Is aware of procedures to minimize impacts to the environment.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in mine engineering or other relevant technical discipline.\nExperience in mining, metallurgy or mineral processing industry or similar relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.\nPrior experience in mining engineering preferred.\nOrganizational/planning skills will be necessary to organize, schedule and prioritize work activities to manage time effectively and ensure timely completion of projects, programs, and objectives and that the same satisfy operational objectives.\nAnalytical and statistical skills are needed to evaluate opportunities for process improvement or optimization, process or quality trends.\nComputer skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, & MS Project) and at minimum basic skills with AutoCAD. Formal training for AutoCAD or Civil3D software is a plus.\nInterpersonal skills are necessary to facilitate teamwork while working with internal and external contacts.\nSelf-motivation and initiative are necessary to ensure that the work progresses independent of supervision. Being a self-starter is essential.\nCommunications skills are necessary to ensure excellence in verbal and written communications, and effectively interact with associates at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts.\nAdministrative skills are required to manage paperwork, meet reporting requirements, and oversee various systems.\nDetail-orientation and ability to multi-task.\nPlanning skills are needed to ensure the timely completion of programs and objectives.\nFinancial skills are necessary to explain variances, evaluate projects and prioritize allocation of resources.\nKnowledge of safety, health and environmental methods, rules, regulations and procedures, and related behavioral competencies.\nKnowledge of developing technology, preferably specific knowledge of the mineral/metals business.\nFamiliar with Deswik, AutoCAD, and spreadsheet programs.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5281,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Natural Resources","Precious Metals","Mining"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-08T11:11:06Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":12,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.346,"p_room":0.35,"age_days":54,"expected_fill_days":20,"reasons":["conf:2","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-10-12T06:55:09Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/hecla-limited-engineer-mine","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/hecla-limited-engineer-mine.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-13T02:26:41Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3678,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-14T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2448067},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2448067"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fhecla-limited-engineer-mine"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fhecla-limited-engineer-mine"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fhecla-limited-engineer-mine"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/hecla-limited-engineer-mine\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fhecla-limited-engineer-mine"}]}