Mine Planning Engineer

Martin Marietta; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta seeks a Mine Planning Engineer to join the Enterprise Excellence team to provide world-class operations support for open-pit quarry and sand and gravel operations. The role collaborates with operations and support teams to develop short, mid-range and life-of-mine plans, analyze geology, and optimize extraction sequences.

PE/PG license preferred; out-of-town travel required. The position emphasizes continuous improvement of business processes and operational excellence across the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Time management

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining/geological/civil engineering

Tools

Carlson

GEOVIA

MAPTEK Mining

AutoCAD

GIS

Stonemont

Plant Flow

AggFlow

UAVs/Drone data collection

Job description

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