AECOM is seeking a motivated and technically strong Field Mining Engineer to join our growing Mining team supporting projects across North America. The successful candidate will provide onsite technical support for mining operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of mineral resources. This role works closely with mine operations, geology, survey, maintenance, and planning teams to optimize production, support short-term mine planning, monitor operational performance, and identify continuous improvement opportunities. The Field Mining Engineer serves as a key liaison between engineering plans and field execution.
This individual will need to be one who thrives in the field, enjoys extensive travel, and is excited by the opportunity to support mining operations through onsite engagement and extended assignments at client locations around the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and maintain AECOM’s strong safety culture.
- Provide daily engineering support to open pit and/or underground mining operations.
- Monitor production activities and ensure compliance with mine plans and designs.
- Assist supervisors and operators in implementing safe and efficient mining practices.
- Conduct regular field inspections to verify mining activities align with design specifications.
- Develop and update short-term mine plans, production schedules, and dig/ placement designs.
- Assist in pit, stope, dump, or haul road design.
- Evaluate drill and blast performance and recommend improvements.
- Support development sequencing and ore/waste management strategies.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:
- Production rates
- Equipment utilization
- Haul cycle times
- Ore recovery
- Dilution and productivity metrics
- Analyze operational data and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
- Generate reports and presentations on operational performance.
- Participate in safety meetings, safety observations, and risk assessments.
- Support environmental and operational compliance initiatives.
- Coordinate with survey teams regarding pit advancement and design conformance.
- Work with geologists to optimize ore control and resource recovery.
- Support implementation of new technologies and operational improvements.
- Identify opportunities to improve mining productivity and reduce operating costs.
- Conduct engineering studies and operational reviews.
- Recommend process improvements, equipment changes, and best practices.
- Comfortable participating in extended site assignments ranging from several days to multiple weeks at remote mining operations. May require:
- Extended shifts
- Rotational schedules
- Travel between mine sites
- Remote and international assignments
- Weekend or holiday travel when project demands require
- Regular exposure to mining equipment, blasting activities, and variable weather conditions.
- Primarily field-based position supporting mining operations at active mine and client sites.
- Ensure engineering work complies with client requirements, applicable industry standards, and AECOM quality procedures.