Mine Planning Engineer

Martin Marietta Materials; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pension

401(k) with Company matching

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer in Overland Park, KS to lead open pit and aggregate project planning. You will develop short-, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans, analyze geology, and optimize extraction sequences with Carlson/GEOVIA/MAPTEK tools.

You will collaborate with operations and support teams, drive continuous improvement, and deliver cost-effective solutions while upholding our safety culture and reporting requirements.

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.
• Professional engineering (PE) or geology (PG) license preferred or obtainable.

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-range, and life-of-mine plans for operations quarries, pits, and mines.
• Analyze geological data and recommend optimal extraction sequences and equipment utilization.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects.
• Monitor and track mining progress, address deviations and reconcile plans.
• Collaborate with operations and support teams on plan execution.
• Provide creative, cost-effective mine planning and site development solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Time management

Project management

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining/geological/civil engineering

Tools

Carlson

GEOVIA

MAPTEK Mining

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Stonemont

Plant Flow

Aggflow

UAVs/Propeller

Job description

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

About Martin Marietta

S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest - those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation - Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program - for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.