Mine Planner - Land Management

Careermine; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials in Midlothian, TX seeks a Mine Planner to develop short- and long-term mine plans and coordinate land acquisition, permitting, and reclamation. You will work with operations, environmental, engineering and external stakeholders to optimize reserves, protect land assets, and align mining activities with regulatory goals.

This role blends technical planning with practical land-management experience, heavy emphasis on permitting, zoning, and reclamation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field required.
• Mine planning experience focused on long-range planning and optimization.
• Experience with pit optimization, phase design, sequencing and trade-off analysis.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Carlson or similar tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to act as senior technical authority.
• Experience in fast-moving, project-driven or greenfield environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans.
• Prepare reserve calculations, production schedules and sequencing plans.
• Optimize pit layouts, haul roads, phases and material flow for efficiency and safety.
• Support budgets, capital planning, and long-range strategy.
• Manage land assets, including acquisition, leases, and access agreements.
• Coordinate land acquisition, easements and permitting efforts.
• Ensure compliance with zoning, mining permits and land-use regulations.
• Engage with local, state and federal agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Mine planning

Land management

Permitting experience

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mining Engineering or related

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or eligible

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson

Job description

We are looking for a Mine Planner to join our team in Midlothian, TX. As a Mine Planner with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials, you will be responsible for developing short- and long-term mine plans while coordinating land acquisition, permitting, reclamation, and regulatory compliance. This role works closely with operations, environmental teams, engineering, and external stakeholders to ensure reserves are optimized, land assets are protected, and mining activities align with business and regulatory objectives.

This position blends technical mine planning with practical land management experience and a strong understanding of permitting, zoning, and reclamation requirements.

Why apply?

• Competitive wages.
• Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans for active and future mining operations.
• Prepare reserve calculations, production schedules, and sequencing plans to support operational and financial goals.
• Optimize pit layouts, haul roads, phases, and material flow to improve efficiency and safety.
• Support annual budgets, capital planning, and long-range strategic planning.
• Manage land assets related to mining operations, including owned, leased, and optioned properties.
• Coordinate land acquisition, lease negotiations, easements, and access agreements.
• Support permitting efforts, including zoning changes, conditional use permits, mining permits, and expansions.
• Work with local, state, and federal agencies to maintain compliance with land-use and mining regulations.
• Assist in public hearings, community meetings, and stakeholder communications related to land use and mining activities.

We Require:

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related field.
• Mine planning experience, with a strong emphasis on long-range planning, optimization, and strategic evaluation.
• Demonstrated expertise in pit optimization, phase design, sequencing, and economic trade-off analysis.
• Strong proficiency with modern mine planning and optimization tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Carlson).
• Ability to think at both the technical and strategic level, connecting mine plans to capital decisions and long-term value creation.
• Strong communication skills and confidence operating as a senior technical authority.
• Experience working in fast-moving, project-driven or greenfield environments.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng or equivalent), or eligibility is preferred.

About Us

Each day brings new challenges, and we make sure you are prepared for it all. Our dedication to continual improvement and hands-on training ensures you are ready for the many new experiences and challenges that you will face.

We offer:

• A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
• Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.
• A company dedicated to continuous improvement.