Mine Planning Engineer

00002 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join the Enterprise Excellence team in Kansas City.

The role supports safe and efficient open-pit quarry, sand and gravel operations and drives continuous improvement across the enterprise. You will develop short-, mid-, and long-range mine plans, analyze geological data, and collaborate with operations and other services teams to optimize extraction sequences and equipment utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mining, geological, or civil engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in mine planning for aggregate or industrial mineral operations.
• Experience developing mine plans for surface and underground operations.
• Experience with exploration drilling and geologic interpretation.
• Possess or can obtain a PE or PG license.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or support mine planning for open pit and sand and gravel operations.
• Lead continuous improvement in mine planning through standards and best practices.
• Develop short-, mid-, and life-of-mine plans for quarries, pits, and mines.
• Analyze geological data and recommend extraction sequences and equipment use.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects.
• Monitor progress, address deviations, and propose reconciliation plans.
• Collaborate with operations to execute mine plans.
• Provide solutions for site development and cost-effective options for operations management.

Skills

Mine planning

Safety leadership

Report writing

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining, geological, or civil engineering

Tools

Carlson

GEOVIA

MAPTEK Mining

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Stonemont

Plant Flow

AggFlow

UAV operations (FAA Part 107)

Job description

The individual will be responsible to perform mining engineering and survey functions for one or more mines. Martin Marietta is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join the Enterprise Excellence team and to provide world-class operations support. This position will closely collaborate with operations and other operations services teams to assist in the safe and efficient execution of open-pit quarry as well as sand and gravel operations. This individual will also support continuous improvement of the business processes and operational excellence across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and/or support mine planning for open pit and sand and gravel operations
• Lead continuous improvement in mine planning through the development and maintenance of standards and best practices
• Working with operations management and other operation services groups to develop short, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans for operations quarries, pits, and mines
• Analyzing geological data and recommend optimal extraction sequences and equipment utilization
• Conducting feasibility studies and economic evaluations to assess the viability of new mining projects
• Monitoring and tracking mining progress, identifying and addressing deviations and recommending reconciliation plans
• Collaborating with operations and operations support teams on the execution of mine plans
• Providing creative solutions for mine planning and site development, as well as cost-effective options for operations management

Requirements:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in mining, geological, or civil engineering
• Have 2+ years of experience in mine planning, preferably for aggregate or industrial mineral mining operations
• Have experience in developing mine plans for surface and underground operations
• Have experience with exploration drilling and geologic interpretation
• Possess or can obtain a professional engineering (PE) or geology (PG) license

Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong commitment to leadership in the Company’s world-class safety culture
• Experience in mine planning utilizing Carlson, GEOVIA, and/or MAPTEK Mining software programs; experience with Carlson preferred
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS applications, and Microsoft Office computer skills
• Knowledge and experience with Stonemont, Plant Flow, and/or Aggflow software a plus
• Experience operating UAVs/drones for mine sites, including conducting site surveys and measuring stockpiles. FAA Part 107 certification and experience with Propeller area
• Superb time management and judgment skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing
• Strong interpersonal skills; self-motivated with the ability to work productively in both individual and group settings
• Through strategic thinking, manage and create easy-to-follow plans to guide site planning and development
• Project management and practical application experience; experience in capital project support and/or management
• Out-of-town travel required

Every member of our ONE Martin Marietta team is driven by our shared values of safety, integrity, excellence, community and stewardship. We are a member of the S&P 500 Index and a leading supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials. Through a network of operations spanning 29 states, Canada and the Bahamas, our teammates supply the foundational resources on which our communities thrive and grow. Our Specialties business provides high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. In a world that's focused on the power of many, we believe in the power of ONE – the magic of bringing together our unique perspectives, experiences and talents to evolve a shared vision and future. Our backgrounds may vary, but our voices come together in support of the same goals. We want to build legacies for ourselves and our loved ones, strengthen our communities and safely and responsibly engage in work we know will make a difference.