Mining Engineer

Imerys; Town of Willsboro (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

401K matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading global mineral solutions provider seeks a Mine Engineer in Town of Willsboro, NY. The role involves developing mine plans in both Surface and Underground settings, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance. Ideal candidates should hold a BS in mining or related fields, with at least 2 years of experience in mining operations. The position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $130,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience supporting a mining operation, ideally in hard rock mining.
• Capability to implement and sustain process improvements.
• Must apply for and receive FAA Drone license within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute mine plans for Surface and Underground operations.
• Support mine planning and optimize operations life cycle.
• Communicate inventory levels and oversee material movement reconciliation.

Skills

ArcGIS knowledge

Deswik Mine design and scheduling Software

Microsoft Excel

GPS systems for surveying

Process improvement implementation

Education

BS in Mining, Civil or Geological Engineering

Job description

The Mine Engineer will work with the Mine Manager to develop and execute mine plans for the Surface and Underground Mine Operation. The operation consists of an open pit, Underground development project, Crushing, Sampling, and OTR ore shipping to the customer. The mine engineer will help the Mines ensure that the mining operations are maintained in a safe and environmentally friendly manner to achieve production, cost, and quality goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Summary:

• Works with Mine Manager and Mine Resource Planning group to develop effective short to mid term mining sequencing to optimize operations and life of mine.
• Supports Mine Planning Group with life of mine planning.
• Works under the direction of the Mine Manager to develop the mine schedule, ensuring the plan is being followed in the mine by monthly surveying
• Track and communicate crude inventory levels at the mine, manages crude hauling to maintain appropriate inventory targets
• Oversees the monthly reconciliation process for both internal and external material movement, as well as conduct advanced analysis of the movement.
• Processes capital expenditure request for the mining department

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Mine Management and Division support personnel to extract minerals, considering factors such as safety, operational costs, deposit characteristics, overburden depth, and surrounding strata.
• Prepares and sends a monthly dashboard report as to the state of the mining operation.
• Under the oversight of the Mine manager, sequences and directs mine operations, such as location and position of excavation benches and access roads. (should be able to accomplish within one year)
• Ensure adequate supplies of crude ore are available for processing plants.
• Grade control and resource/reserve reconciliation.
• Assist in preparation and submission of mine permits.
• Other Duties as assigned by the Mine Manager

Education/Experience Requirements

• BS in Mining, Civil or Geological Engineering, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience supporting a mining operation, ideally hard rock mining underground Environment:
• Sitting up to 70% of work time. Standing and walking up to 30% of work time.
• Up to 10% travel

Skills and Attributes Requirements

• Proven ability to identify the need, provide justification, and implement improvement processes
• Knowledge of ArcGIS preferred
• Proven ability to learn and effectively use Deswik Mine design and scheduling Software
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to learn and effectively use GPS systems for surveying.
• Proven ability to provide support to Operations Management in terms of monitoring production data, developing graphs, tracking equipment data thru OEM supplied software.
• Apply for and receive FAA Drone license within 3 months of hire

Pay Range: $90,000 - $130,000 Depending on Education and Experience

IMERYS... Mineral Solutions to create tomorrow's world. Imerys is a Paris based Global Leader, who transforms minerals into thousands of high valued specialty mineral products essential for our Customers' Products.

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