Mining Engineer

Specialized Career Search; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Career Search is looking for a Mining Engineer in Pryor Creek, Oklahoma. This role involves developing and updating mining plans and supporting quarry personnel for operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Mining Engineering or Geology and 2-5 years of experience in open-pit mining.

Responsibilities include GPS quarry surveys, updating mineral reserves, and ensuring quality of quarried material. Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience as Mining Manager/Engineer, open pit mining mandatory.
• Physical dexterity to navigate various job conditions.
• Able to tolerate noise, dust, and dirty conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update mining plans with corporate personnel.
• Support quarry personnel in mining and crushing operations.
• Optimize key performance efficiency indicators.

Skills

Communication Skills

Planning Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Self-Motivation

Computer Skills (Surpac, MS Office)

Education

BS degree in Mining Engineering or Geology

Tools

Surpac Mining Software

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Developing and updating mining plans in cooperation with corporate mining personnel.
• Providing support to quarry personnel on mining and crushing operations as needed, including implementation of mining plans.
• On-going review and optimization of mining related key performance efficiency indicators
• Performing GPS quarry surveys
• Updating mineral reserves
• Working closely with plant Quality Manager to ensure quality and consistency of the quarried material
• Supporting permitting and compliance activities
• Supporting the quarry personnel with optimizing mobile equipment operations, including completion of time studies
• Perform training of quarry personnel as needed
• Completing internal and external quarry operations reports

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mining Engineering or Geology
• Two (2) to five (5) years working as a Mining Manager / Engineer. Prior experience with open pit mining required.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Solid computer skills including Surpac Mining Software and MS Office.
• AutoCAD knowledge is a plus
• Requires physical dexterity to navigate through and around various job conditions, including climbing, walking on less-than-optimal surfaces, etc.
• Must be able to tolerate noise, dust, and dirty conditions