UNDERGROUND MINE OPERATIONS ENGINEER III

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Job Summary: The Underground Mine Operations Engineer III will be responsible for optimizing mine safety, productivity, and operational costs while ensuring compliance and excellence. Key Highlights: 1. Optimize underground mine operations and ensure safety. 2. Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence. 3. Manage operational resources and implement technical improvements. We are ERO, a mining company born in the heart of Brazil and grown by delivering strength and energy to the world — strength that powers productive sectors and contributes to the development of diverse regions. Since 1979, when it began operations at the Caraíba unit, the company has consolidated its presence in Brazil’s mining sector, expanding to the gold mine in Xavantina and advancing implementation of the Tucumã unit — expected to become one of the country’s leading copper production hubs. Our growth is driven by exploration expertise, enabling us to extend the life of our mines and advance new projects such as the Furnas Project in Pará. Our approach to mining is guided by strong values: care, courage, honesty, collaboration, and excellence. These principles lie at the core of everything we do — from the mine floor to strategic decisions. They also guide how we support the growth of every individual at Ero. Our objective is clear: to become Brazil’s best mining company, and we know this is only possible by investing in the people who build this future with us every day. **Do you identify with this?** We are seeking a **Underground Mine Operations Engineer III**, responsible for identifying, analyzing, proposing solutions, and monitoring actions to make mine operations safer, more productive, and lower-cost, ensuring compliance with international standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. **Work Location**: Nova Xavantina \- Mato Grosso. **Employment Model**: Permanent, CLT \| On-site **Management**: GEMSB \- MSB MANAGEMENT (for internal use) **Grow with us!** \#SomosEro \#TrabalheConosco \#Oportunidade ERO does not charge any fees for participation in its recruitment and selection processes. All applications must be submitted exclusively through our official channels. **Responsibilities and Duties** **Responsibilities and Duties:** * Ensure efficient execution of daily underground mine operations, including drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling. * Monitor and analyze operational KPIs (production, costs, equipment productivity) and identify improvement opportunities. * Conduct field technical inspections and propose corrective and preventive actions to optimize processes and ensure safety. * Monitor and size the operational fleet (loading, hauling, and infrastructure equipment) to meet production targets. * Prepare managerial operational performance reports to support data-driven decision-making. * Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and occupational health regulations (Brazilian NRs and company policies). * Collaborate with Maintenance, Geology, and Geotechnical teams to resolve operational bottlenecks and prevent production interruptions. * Support contractor management, measurement, and control of operational costs (OPEX). * Implement continuous improvement practices in production processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs. * Prepare technical and operational managerial performance reports; * Perform demand calculations and develop parameters for various scenarios, selecting optimal alternatives. * Ensure sustainability of the operational model in mine activities. * Manage operational resources (equipment, labor, and consumables) to achieve production targets efficiently and at competitive cost. * Implement technical improvements in production processes, ensuring productivity gains and waste reduction. * Identify and test new technologies applicable to operations, aiming to optimize field performance and safety. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Prerequisites and Qualifications:** * Completed degree in Mining Engineering. * Active CREA registration. * Experience in underground mine operations (gold mining preferred). * Knowledge of mineral management systems (SAP, Deswik, Surpac) and data analysis tools (Advanced Excel, Power BI). * Willingness to work in the interior of Mato Grosso. * Intermediate English proficiency desirable. **Additional Information** * Competitive salary * Profit Sharing Plan (PLR) * Private Pension Plan * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Life Insurance * On-site meals (at units) * Meal Voucher (at offices) * Food Allowance * Transportation * Quality of Life Program * Gympass – Wellhub * Extended Maternity and Paternity Leave (Citizen Company) * Club Membership Agreement \- may vary by location * Eyeglass Purchase Assistance for family members #### **We are ERO, one of Brazil’s leading copper and gold producers.** **We are part of a global group headquartered in Canada with a strong presence in Brazil. We operate two copper mines: Caraíba in Bahia and Tucumã in Pará. Additionally, our Xavantina gold mine is located in Mato Grosso.** #### **Our growth is driven by exploration expertise, enabling us to extend the life of our mines and advance new projects, such as the Furnas Project in Pará.** #### **In everything we do, our mission is clear:** **to responsibly produce the essential minerals needed for a better future.** #### **We deeply care about the well-being of our people and communities, because we know that caring for one another is one of our greatest values. Beyond Care, we value and cultivate Courage. We have the courage to innovate, evolve, and face upcoming challenges.** #### **We are ERO: a company that unites our Brazilian operations with global expertise and diverse perspectives. Together, we are growing stronger every day, working toward our vision of becoming Brazil’s best mining company.** #### **Join this story!**