Impactful Surface Mining Engineer - Planning & Drill/Blast

Walker Lovell; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance

Clear career progression

Job summary

Walker Lovell seeks a Mining Engineer to join a surface mining operation on site in Alabama. Develop short- and long-term mine plans that support safe, efficient production and collaborate with site leadership to improve safety and mine performance.

Design drill and blast patterns, monitor pit conditions and geotechnical performance, and work with operations and maintenance to deliver practical engineering solutions in a hands-on field role. 2–4 years of experience and relevant degrees required.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of surface mining engineering experience.
• Experience with mine planning and exposure to drill and blast activities.
• Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop short and long-term mine plans that support safe, efficient production
• Design drill and blast patterns to improve operational performance
• Monitor pit conditions, slope stability and geotechnical performance
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to deliver practical engineering solutions

Skills

Mine planning

Drill and blast

Analytical skills

Field supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Job description

Walker Lovell seeks a Mining Engineer to join a surface mining operation on site in Alabama. Develop short- and long-term mine plans that support safe, efficient production and collaborate with site leadership to improve safety and mine performance.

Design drill and blast patterns, monitor pit conditions and geotechnical performance, and work with operations and maintenance to deliver practical engineering solutions in a hands-on field role. 2–4 years of experience and relevant degrees required.