Mine Engineer: Planning, Surveying & Drill/Blast

Lhoist Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Lhoist North America is seeking a Mine Engineer to support safe, efficient mining operations. You will develop short- and long-range mine plans, manage surveying and mapping, and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams including operations, geology, and plant teams.

Responsibilities include drill and blast design, asset optimization, and project management to maximize resource recovery, productivity, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a mining-related field.
• 2–4 years of progressive mining engineering experience.
• Experience with mine planning, surveying, production analysis, and project coordination.
• MSHA-regulated operations experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-focused culture across mining operations and sites.
• Manage mine surveying, mapping, drill and blast support, and reporting.
• Develop short-term mine plans and production schedules.
• Coordinate with geology, operations, and quality teams to align orebody and production needs.
• Provide technical guidance for daily decision-making and long-term improvements.
• Manage projects from concept through closeout, including scope, cost, and schedules.

Skills

Mine surveying

Drill & blast design

Mine planning

MSHA regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related technical discipline

Master's degree in Mine Engineering or Geology (preferred)

Tools

Carlson

Surpac

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lhoist North America is seeking a Mine Engineer to support safe, efficient mining operations. You will develop short- and long-range mine plans, manage surveying and mapping, and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams including operations, geology, and plant teams.

Responsibilities include drill and blast design, asset optimization, and project management to maximize resource recovery, productivity, and regulatory compliance.