Mine Engineer

US Aggregates, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join US Aggregates, LLC as a Mine Engineer in Indianapolis, Indiana! In this role, you will collaborate with project management to ensure efficient mine planning and coordinate land reclamation strategies. The role also involves preparing drilling activities and conducting mechanical surveys.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have over 3 years of experience in mining or construction. Strong knowledge of mining operations and excellent communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in mining, construction or another related environment.
• Ability to travel at least 50%.
• Strong relationship skills and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop mine plans and coordinate operational activity.
• Establish stripping campaigns to meet production requirements.
• Coordinate with external resources for permitting and drilling activities.

Skills

Strong knowledge of aggregate mining operations and equipment

Technical knowledge of evaluating and estimating mineral reserves

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

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

Job description

Build your career at US Aggregates! The Mine Engineer will work directly with the Project Manager and Quality Control Manager 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. The Mine Engineer will also assist in the preparation and logging of drilling/coring activities to help create mine plans, as well as assist in field mechanical surveys and computer renderings of existing equipment.

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) 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

Education Qualifications

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

Experience Qualifications

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

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
• Ability to travel at least 50%
• 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 with 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

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.