Job Description

Empire State Mines is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Mine Planning Engineer at its
underground zinc operation. This position is based at the Empire State Mine site in northern New York
State.

 Short commute – 10 miles from Gouverneur and 30 miles from Watertown;
 Easy access to recreation – Within 2-hour drive from Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario, the
Adirondack Mountains and world-class skiing at Lake Placid;
 Close to major urban centers – Syracuse, Burlington (VT), Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa;
 Good standard of living – Affordable housing and safe, family-friendly small town environment.

Responsibilities:
 Execution of tasks related to various fields of mine design and layout, long-term and short-term
planning, geotechnical and special projects, and an emphasis on mine ventilation design and
monitoring;
 Develop and update mine plans to keep operations on budget targets and within the long-range
plan. Track progress of mine designs, ventilation and ground support ensuring accuracy;
 Provide technical support for all aspects of Mine Operations including u/g monitoring for
ventilation and geotechnical purposes;
 Ensure all reporting is accurately submitted in a timely manner and complies with all state and
federal regulations;
 Communicate effectively with direct supervisor, and Geology and Production departments.
Qualifications:
 BS/BA degree in Mining, Geological, or Civil Engineering; and ability to work in the US;
 3-5 years of experience in underground mine engineering, preferably in narrow-vein mines;
 Valuable theoretical and practical experience in ventilation and ground control is essential;
 Experience with 3D modeling and mine planning software; proficiency in use of VentSim 3-D
Mine Ventilation, Vulcan, Deswik, AutoCAD, and PROMINE is an advantage;
 Skill in written and verbal communication (in English), critical thinking and data analysis.

EMPIRE STATE MINES offers:
Competitive Pay
401K Retirement Plan
Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurances
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Time Off