Mine Engineer - USA

Magris Talc; Cameron (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magris Talc is seeking a Mine Engineer in Cameron, Montana, to provide short-range plans and support for mining operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in production. The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor's degree in mining engineering and 1 to 5 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include creating mine plans, supporting drill and blast operations, and analyzing pit production data.

Your expertise in data management software like MinePlan3D is essential for success in this role. Join our team and contribute to the safe and organized operation of our mining projects.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience in a related industrial field.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-range mine plans to optimize production targets.
• Support drill and blast operations and track drilling data.
• Analyze and report pit production data and KPIs.
• Coordinate engineering activities to optimize operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Administrative skills

Self-motivation

Planning skills

Financial skills

Training skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in minerals/mining engineering or technical discipline

Tools

MinePlan3D

Job description

Job Summary/Purpose

The Mine Engineer will provide short-range plans, survey support, and drill & blast support to achieve and optimize the mine’s production targets safely and efficiently.

Job Scope/Dimensions

• They will provide short-range mine plans to achieve and optimize the mine’s production targets.
• They will maintain and analyze data from the site’s technology systems.
• They will provide survey support for pit operations.
• They will support drill and blast operations through blast pattern design and sequencing.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Ensure safe work systems/procedures are always practiced and adhered to in accordance with all health, safety, environmental and quality (HSEQ) standards.
• Maintain exemplary standard of housekeeping at all times, safe work, incident/accident reporting & active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems, as well as all relevant legislation.
• Create short-range mine plans (Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly) that correlate with the mine’s mid-to-long range mine plans.
• Support drill and blast operations with blast pattern designs using MinePlan3D, schedule blast sequencing, and conduct monthly drill and blast meetings. Also track and record drilling data to assess KPIs.
• Analyze and report pit production data and KPIs.
• Coordinate engineering activities associated with the optimization of mining operations and ore utilization.
• Engineers maintain and ensure compliance with mine plans which represent short term (<1‑5 years).
• Lay out and assist mine operations in the positioning of excavation benches and access roads.
• Provide survey control for pit operation (Daily Grade, Crest, Toe, Ramps).
• Assist in monthly pit flights utilizing drone technology.
• Support mining related capital projects.
• Maintain the site’s technology systems and infrastructure, including vendor contact and support, numerous GPS systems, fleet management systems and in-pit WiFi.
• Promote and adhere to Company environmental and sustainability policies.
• Plan and track storage of excavated soil and reclamation activities.
• Assist in environmental submittals required by the Montana DEQ.
• Responsible for bi‑yearly ore stockpile inventory surveys and reports.
• Participate in corporate mine planning team reviews and audits as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university in minerals/mining engineering or another technical discipline.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in a related industrial field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Organizational skills necessary for scheduling mine activities and conducting meetings.
• Analytical and statistical skills for evaluating and analyzing data, developing mine models, and overseeing ore control.
• Computer skills to manage and utilize data management and mine planning software (MinePlan3D) and ensure best practice planning and development.
• Interpersonal skills to work with internal and external personnel without major conflicts and maintain teamwork at the company’s locations.
• Leadership skills to ensure mine employees work toward common corporate/location goals and objectives.
• Administrative skills to manage paperwork, meet reporting requirements, oversee the management of various systems, and provide resources necessary for safe and efficient work.
• Self‑motivation to progress work without constant supervision.
• Planning skills to develop, maintain mine plans, and ensure timely completion of programs to satisfy legal and corporate objectives.
• Financial skills to evaluate mine-related projects and improvement ideas.
• Training and team‑building skills to improve individual competencies and develop focused group action.
• Communication skills to interact with employees at all levels and external consultants and contractors.

NOTE

The requirements and responsibilities contained in this job description do not create a contract of employment and are not meant to be all-inclusive. They may be changed by the role manager during employment on an as‑needed basis.