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Mine Engineering Manager

United Taconite - Eveleth

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Role family
Engineering management
Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
$100,000 – $140,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
30 Sept 2026

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Location: Eveleth, MN

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a Mine Engineering Manager based in Eveleth, MN. In this role, you will lead mine planning and engineering initiatives across Cleveland-Cliffs' Minnesota mining operations, supporting Hibbing Taconite, United Taconite, Minorca Mine, and Northshore Mining. This position provides strategic leadership for mine planning, operational performance, capital planning, and continuous improvement while helping drive safe, efficient, and cost-effective mining operations. Weekly travel to Minnesota mine sites is required.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and execution of short- and long-range mine plans, operating budgets, and performance targets.
  • Provide leadership and direction to engineering and operational teams to achieve safety, production, quality, and cost objectives.
  • Drive projects and initiatives that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and equipment performance.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies, site procedures, regulatory requirements, and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Evaluate equipment requirements and participate in the selection and acquisition of new mining equipment and technologies.
  • Monitor key performance indicators and implement improvements that enhance productivity, product quality, and cost effectiveness.
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Support employee development, performance management, and disciplinary processes as needed.
  • Coordinate and participate in safety, risk management, and loss control initiatives.
  • Negotiate and administer royalty agreements with landowners and fee holders.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 8-10 years of leadership experience in mine planning, mine engineering, mining operations, or related technical disciplines.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain ATF certification.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive results, and build collaborative working relationships.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize work, delegate responsibilities, and manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Iron ore mining experience.
  • Experience leading teams in a unionized environment.
  • Experience supporting multiple mining operations or locations.

Please note that all applicants must meet the physical requirements of the position by the close of the posting period.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

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