# Director of Mining and Technical Services

**Company:** [Mariana Minerals](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/mariana-minerals)
**Location:** Moab, UT
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Experience:** 12+ years
**Skills:** mine planning, resource modeling, pit optimization, grade control, reserve estimation, geotechnical analysis, drilling and blasting, msha regulations, autonomous haulage systems, budget development, life-of-mine scheduling, feasibility studies
**Posted:** 2026-07-30

> Lead technical services and mine operations for an open-pit copper mine, overseeing resource modeling, mine planning, pit optimization, grade control, drilling/blasting, and autonomous haulage to deliver production, grade, cost, and safety targets. Requires 12-15 years open-pit mining experience and a bachelor's in Mining Engineering or related field.

## Job Description

## Key Responsibilities
- Lead resource modeling, reserve estimation, and mine reconciliation processes.
- Develop and manage annual budgets, short-term forecasts, five-year plans, and life-of-mine schedules.
- Direct mine planning, pit optimization, and technical studies supporting operational and strategic decision-making.
- Oversee grade control, survey, geotechnical, drilling, and blasting activities to optimize productivity and ore recovery.
- Monitor technical and operational performance against production, grade, cost, and safety targets.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements, including MSHA standards.
- Partner closely with operations and maintenance teams to align mine execution with approved plans.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing technical services team.

## Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in open-pit mining operations, mine planning, technical services, or mine engineering.
- Extensive experience in a leadership or management role overseeing multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Strong experience with resource modeling, reserve estimation, mine planning, grade control, and production reconciliation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of reporting standards and mineral reserve/resource estimation practices.
- Experience leading pit optimization studies, feasibility studies, and life-of-mine planning processes.
- Strong understanding of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and operational factors affecting open-pit mine design and performance.
- Experience managing drilling and blasting programs and supporting operational execution.
- Strong financial acumen with experience developing budgets, cost forecasts, and economic evaluations.
- Knowledge of MSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting autonomous haulage systems and mining technology initiatives.
- Experience at both operating mine sites and project development stages, including feasibility and expansion projects.
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving operational performance improvements.

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