Corporate Mine Planning Engineer

Dolese Bros Co; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolese Bros Co in Oklahoma City is seeking a Corporate Mine Planning Engineer to support life-of-mine planning for quarries and sand/gravel operations, oversee stockpile inventories, and supervise survey activities including drone pilots. The role involves GIS analysis, modeling with design software, and coordination with field teams to deliver timely results.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in a relevant engineering field, 8+ years of experience, and surveying expertise with drone

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field required.
• 8+ years of related experience required.
• 3+ years in mining or aggregate industry required.
• Experience with surveying required; drone surveying preferred.
• Licensed drone pilot or able to obtain license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with life-of-mine plans for quarries and sand/gravel ops.
• Update and use GIS to provide operational insights.
• Model and analyze short- and long-term mine planning.
• Provide technical evaluations of mine plans.
• Oversee stockpile inventory for multiple divisions.
• Coordinate field activities to ensure timely deliverables.
• Travel to field locations as needed.

Job description

## Corporate Mine Planning EngineerApplylocations: Oklahoma City, OKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R3633The Dolese Promise is built on a foundation of integrity driven by our passion for quality, safety, and reliability. We are one of Oklahoma's most respected employee-owned companies because of our people and our values. We strongly believe in positively impacting our communities through our products, our actions, and our financial support.Being a part of the Dolese team affords a unique opportunity to join an organization that rewards its owners through profit sharing. Our employees are one of our most important resources, which is why we promise to deliver.Dolese Delivers:* Stable Foundation* Treat with Respect* Safe Environments* Employee Focus**JOB SUMMARY** The Mining Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for supporting the mine planning needs and reserves management of the aggregate and sand divisions for the company. This position will also oversee the inventory surveying for the company which will include supervising those in a survey role, including assigned drone pilots.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Assist with engineering life-of-mine plans for quarries as well as sand and gravel operations, focusing on safety, site conditions and limitations, operational efficiency, material quality, etc.* Assist with updating, managing, and utilizing GIS software to provide operational insights* Perform modeling and analysis on short-term and long-term mine planning utilizing design software* Provide technical evaluations of short-term along with long-term mine plans* Support to aggregate operations for short range mine planning activities such as haul analysis and blasting design* Oversee and supervise the accurate determination of stockpile inventory for both the Aggregate, Sand and Ready-Mix Divisions.* Partner with Project Engineering by developing mine plans to support civil development for construction projects ranging from large primary crushing installations to railroad spurs* Manage the gathering and utilization of geologic mapping, drill data from internal and external exploration crews, quality testing results, drone imagery, survey data, and the sales forecast to design 3-D mine plans and mining/stripping schedules* Organize and execute projects of varying scope and complexity including, but not limited to, relocating or obtaining variances for oil and gas or other energy transmission assets to gain more access to reserves* Direct and coordinate field activities to ensure timely and accurate production of deliverables* Provide calculations and reports regularly to management about supplies, reserves, and operations* Develop and maintain strong relationships, acting as the primary point of contact to address needs, provide updates and ensure customer satisfaction* Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed**QUALIFICATIONS****Education & Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field of study required* 8+ years of recent, related experience required* At least 3 years of experience in mining or the aggregate industry required* Experience with surveying required; experience surveying with drone preferred* Licensed drone pilot or the ability to obtain license within the first 6 months required* Experience with modeling software (AutoCAD, Carlson Mining Software, Esri, Surpac, etc.) preferred**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*** Strong engineering, technical, and analytical skills* Knowledge of exploration techniques, drilling, geological mapping, and road construction* Self-motivated, organized, and able to work without direct supervision* A deep commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards* Ability to create and understand complex Excel spreadsheets* Ability to engage and influence with all levels of the organization and clients* Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment* Ability to multi-task and handle large workloads under time constraints* Ability to understand and apply analytical and statistics tools* Results-oriented with strong process and execution skills* Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse stakeholders* Ability to work near, around, or on light or heavy equipment* Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with good driving record* Ability to travel to various field locations for work purposes* Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as required**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*** Lift objects repeatedly of various dimensions and up to 90 lbs. of weight* Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and climb ladders* Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects* Ability to tolerate working in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions* Ability to repeatedly reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged standing/walking/sitting* Ability to repeatedly walk on uneven surfaces