Mine Engineer

Morton-Salt; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt is seeking a Project Engineer for Weeks Island in Louisiana to apply mining engineering principles to project planning and execution. You will lead capital and expense projects, supervise contractors, and collaborate with the maintenance team for commissioning of new assets.

The role requires a Mine Project Engineer Degree and the ability to work independently with minimal instruction. Field work includes underground and surface environments with potential hazards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of underground mining experience.
• Experience with mine planning, mine design, ventilation, scheduling, and surveying.
• Knowledge of mine planning principles, underground mining methods, and project management practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine planning to optimize development, production, and resource use.
• Provide technical analysis for resource and reserve evaluations and coordinate with geological data.
• Develop and maintain mine designs, layouts, schedules, and production plans for safe operation.
• Provide technical support for ventilation planning, ground control, and underground infrastructure development.
• Support surveying activities, mine mapping updates, and production reporting to maintain records.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to identify productivity and cost improvements.
• Participate in mine planning reviews and offer engineering recommendations for development and infrastructure.

Skills

Mining expertise

Project management

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Contractor supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering

Tools

Mine planning software

Ventilation planning software

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

The project engineer position at Weeks Island is responsible for applying engineering knowledge to project planning and execution. This includes the preparation of capital and expense projects, the supervision of contractors and/or internal labor, and working with our maintenance team for the successful integration of new assets being commissioned. In addition to projects the project engineer will assist the engineering team with other responsibilities such as surveying support, updating mine maps and daily production records/meetings.

Must have a Mine Project Engineer Degree and able to work independently with little instruction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine planning activities to optimize mine development, production, and resource utilization.
• Assist with resource and reserve evaluation activities by providing technical analysis, mine planning support, and coordination with geological data.
• Develop and maintain mine designs, layouts, schedules, and production plans to support safe and efficient mining operations.
• Provide technical support for ventilation planning, ground control programs, and underground infrastructure development.
• Support surveying activities, mine mapping updates, and production reporting to maintain accurate technical records.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to identify opportunities for productivity improvements, cost reductions, and operational efficiencies.
• Participate in mine planning reviews and provide engineering recommendations related to mine development, infrastructure, and operational challenges.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of underground mining experience.
• Knowledge of mine planning principles, underground mining methods, and project management practices.
• Experience with short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine planning.
• Experience supporting resource and reserve evaluation activities.
• Experience with mine planning, mine design, ventilation, scheduling, and surveying.
• Knowledge of ventilation systems, ground control practices, and underground infrastructure planning.
• Ability to apply mining engineering concepts and principles to operational and project-related challenges.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute engineering assignments from conception through completion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to supervise contractors and coordinate project activities.
• Ability to work in an underground mining environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred

• Experience with underground drill and blast operations and engineering.
• Front-line operational supervision or leadership experience in an underground mining environment.
• Experience with mine planning software, scheduling platforms, and mine design applications.
• Experience supporting capital projects, mine development projects, and contractor management.
• Familiarity with mine ventilation modeling, ground control monitoring, and rock mechanics programs.
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience working in salt, hard rock, or other underground mining operations.

Field work will include underground and surface industrial environment where potential dust, high temperatures, and other industrial and mine related hazards may be encountered. High work will be needed for measurement and monitoring activities.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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