Mine Project Engineer

Careermine; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt is seeking a Project Engineer at Weeks Island in Louisiana. The role focuses on applying engineering knowledge to project planning and execution, including capital and expense projects and supervision of contractors.

You will work with maintenance teams to commission new assets and support survey work, mine maps, and daily production records. Requires a Mine Project Engineer Degree and ability to work independently with limited instruction.

Qualifications

• Feasibility studies for proposed projects, data collection, cost and time estimation.
• Prepare and submit expense and capital projects; support division review processes.
• Design and supervise engineering projects.
• Maintain up-to-date project records and mine drawing technical records.
• Coordinate with buyers, vendors, and contractors on equipment/service purchases.
• Conduct mine inspections to ensure safe operations and support ventilation studies.
• Coordinate construction work among engineers, contractors, supervisors and hourly staff.
• Consult with management and maintenance for day-to-day engineering advisory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and data collection for projects.
• Submit expense and capital project requests and support reviews.
• Design, supervise and implement engineering projects.
• Keep project records and mine drawings current.
• Coordinate equipment purchases and inspections with vendors.
• Conduct inspections to ensure safety and assist ventilation studies.
• Coordinate construction activities across teams.
• Provide engineering guidance to mine management and operations.

Skills

Project management

Mining engineering

Team supervision

Underground work

Physical fitness

Education

Mine Project Engineer Degree

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 have a Mine Project Engineer Degree and 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.

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