Mine Engineer

Heritage Construction + Materials; Indiana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

US Aggregates is seeking a Mine Engineer to support mine planning and stripping activities on existing and new assets. The role collaborates with Sr Mine Engineer, Project Managers and various stakeholders to develop short- and long-term mine plans and land reclamation strategies.

You will partner with internal teams to optimize resource utilization, coordinate stripping campaigns to meet production needs, and contribute to long-term site plans including reclamation and reuse.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural) required.
• 3+ years experience in mining, construction or related environment preferred.
• Must be proficient with CAD or other software for mine/stripping (cut/fill) plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop mine plans and coordinate operational activity for resource utilization.
• Coordinate stripping campaigns to meet production requirements.
• Develop long term plans for land, including reclamation and reuse.
• Coordinate external resources for zoning, permitting, drilling and coring activities.
• Maintain extensive Excel spreadsheets for stripping and data.
• Assist in drilling/coring logging to support mine plans.
• Assist in field mechanical surveys and computer renderings of equipment.
• Grow in alignment with company values and competencies.

Skills

Mine planning

Excel

CAD software

Project coordination

Quality control

Team collaboration

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural)

3+ years experience in mining/construction

Tools

CAD

Job description

Build your career at US Aggregates! The Mine Engineer will work directly with the Sr Mine Engineer, Project Managers, and other key stakeholders to support mine planning and stripping activities on existing and new assets. The role will include responsibility for both short and long-term mine planning and execution of land reclamation strategies.

Essential Functions

• Partner with internal experts to develop mine plans and provide coordination of operational activity with an optimal resource utilization strategy
• Coordinate with internal team (production, sales, QC, project management and engineering team) to establish stripping campaigns to meet production requirements
• Develop long term strategic plans for land, to include reclamation, re-use and divesture
• Coordinate with appropriate external resources for zoning, permitting and drilling and coring activities
• Maintain extensive Excel spreadsheets for stripping and coring data
• Assist in the preparation and logging of drilling/coring activities to help create mine plans
• Assist in field mechanical surveys and computer renderings of existing equipment
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil, or Structural) required

Experience Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in mining, construction or another related environment preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of aggregate mining operations and equipment (fixed and mobile)
• Strong technical knowledge of evaluating and estimating mineral reserves and utilization of CAD or other software necessary for developing detailed mine and stripping (cut/fill) plans
• The ability to partner with appropriate levels within the organization
• Strong understanding of quality control and operational issues related to mining production
• Strong relationship skills and commitment to continuous improvement
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple priorities while maintaining positive relationships and operating in a high level of integrity
• High degree of both emotional and intellectual intelligence
• Independent, confident thinker with a high comfort level with ambiguity
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office software
• Ability to travel up to 50% to mine site locations throughout Indiana

About US Aggregates

US Aggregates is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. With over 20 operations across Indiana, US Aggregates has been a customer-focused, innovative provider of high-quality essential stone, sand and gravel used in road construction, site prep and utilities, agriculture and erosion control. The company also specializes in industrial minerals like dolomitic and high-calcium products. Since 1967, US Aggregates has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality and community. US Aggregates is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https://www.usagg.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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