Mine Project Engineer

Morton Salt, Inc.; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt, Inc. at Weeks Island seeks a Project Engineer to apply engineering knowledge to project planning and execution. Responsibilities include preparing capital/expense projects, supervising contractors, coordinating with maintenance teams, and updating mine maps and daily production records.

Independent work with minimal instruction is required. Responsibilities extend to mine inspections, ventilation studies, and supporting engineers with day-to-day operational advice across projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management.
• Able to apply mining engineering principles to actual situations.
• Able to plan, organize and carry out project assignments from conception to completion.
• Able to supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies for proposed or assigned projects, including data collection, cost/time estimation, and recommendations.
• Prepare and submit expense and capital projects for facility purchases and follow up for review.
• Design, develop and supervise engineering projects.
• Maintain project records and mine drawing records.
• Coordinate with buyers, vendors and contractors on equipment and service purchases and inspect deliveries.

Skills

Project management

Mining engineering

Leadership

Underground work

Physical stamina

Job description

*Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments - at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.*

Job Summary

The project engineer position at Weeks Island is responsible for applying engineering knowledge to project planning and execution. This includes the preparation of capital and expense projects, the supervision of contractors and/or internal labor, and working with our maintenance team for the successful integration of new assets being commissioned. In addition to projects the project engineer will assist the engineering team with other responsibilities such as surveying support, updating mine maps and daily production records/meetings. Must be able to work independently with little instruction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting feasibility studies for proposed or assigned projects (includes investigation to collect data, estimation of cost and time requirements, report on alternatives and recommendations on courses of action).
• Prepare and submit expense and capital projects for facility related purchases. Follow up to aid division review process. Provide additional information as needed.
• Designing, developing, supervising work related to engineering projects.
• Keep all project records and accounting up to date. Maintains all mine drawing technical records.
• Conferring with buyers, vendors and contractors on equipment and service purchases for the mine; make technical engineering recommendations and inspects purchases upon delivery (e.g., loaders, fans, conveyor parts, etc.).
• Conducting mine inspections to ensure safe operations/conditions on all projects and as requested by management. Assist in ventilation studies and rock mechanics testing.
• Coordinating construction work between consulting engineers, contractors, department supervisors and hourly employees on specific projects.
• Consulting with mine management, production and maintenance personnel to provide engineering advice and knowledge on a specific day-to-day situations..

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of project management.
• Able to apply mining engineering principles and concepts to actual situations.
• Able to plan, organize and carry out project assignments from conception to completion.
• Able to supervise others.
• Ability to work in an underground environment
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Field work will include underground and surface industrial environment where potential dust, high temperatures, and other industrial and mine related hazards may be encountered. High work will be needed for measurement and monitoring activities.

*At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.*