Mining Engineer

Calportland; Valley (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans including medical, dental

Vision plans

Life insurance

Retirement program

Job summary

CalPortland seeks a Mining Engineer to support the Mining Group in all aspects of mine engineering and operations. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration with multiple disciplines, and optimization of mining methods while understanding plant processes and mineral requirements.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field, familiarity with MSHA/OSHA, and experience with Surpac and AutoCAD. Advanced drone operations may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with MSHA and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Surpac mining software and AutoCAD familiarity preferred.
• FAA Part 107 sUAS drone pilot certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing mine engineering and mine planning activities.
• Learn and administer company safety policies to maintain a safe workplace.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to complete mining projects.
• Understand cement and aggregate processes to improve mining methods.
• Estimate mineral deposits and develop life-of-mine design.
• Develop and revise mine plans using Surpac and MineSched.
• Oversee mining projects such as exploratory drilling or rock studies.
• Analyze mining operations to optimize equipment usage.
• Perform surveying and inventory tasks with GPS, drone, total station.
• Interface with plant, corporate, and contractors as needed.
• Explore new mining sites and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Operate as a commercial drone pilot for aerial surveys.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Surpac

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

The Mining Engineer will assist the Mining Group in all aspects of mine engineering and mining operations.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$105k-$135k DOE

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing mine engineering and mine planning activities
• Learn and administer all company policies and safety procedures to maintain and promote a safe workplace
• Work and communicate with other engineering disciplines to complete corporate projects in the mining department
• Develop an understanding of the cement and aggregate manufacturing process to improve efficient mining methods; also understand changes to the plant’s manufacturing chemistry and how it impacts the mineral requirements and reserves
• Estimate mineral deposits and develop proper life of mine design for the resource
• Develop and annually revise the one, five, and life of mine plans by using the Surpac and MineSched mining software
• Oversee mining projects such as exploratory drilling or rock mechanics study
• Analyze and evaluate mining operations to optimize equipment usage or performance of operations
• Perform surveying and plant inventory functions as required with varying survey equipment e.g., GPS, drone, total station
• Interface with, and assist plant, corporate personnel, and contractors as required
• Perform exploration and exploratory work on prospects and new mining sites
• Work with the environmental division to develop and maintain mining operations to remain in compliance with local and federal agencies
• Operate as a commercial drone pilot operate remote drones for aerial survey work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field preferred; degrees such as a degree in Civil Engineering or Geosciences may be acceptable depending on work experience.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Familiarity with MSHA and OSHA regulations preferred
• Supervisory experience in open pit mining preferred
• Familiarity with Surpac mining software and AutoCAD preferred
• Must have or willing to acquire FAA Part 107 sUAS drone pilot certification
• Surveying knowledge preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly organized self-starter with an eye for detail and the ability to maintain multiple on-going projects simultaneously
• Flexible attitude with the ability to work well in ambiguous, changing situations and able to reprioritize work accordingly
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate positive working relationships with all levels of management and staff
• Able to exercise sound judgment in problem-solving
• Physical requirements: able to walk/hike long distances, stoop, crawl under and into enclosed spaces, and climb on equipment to provide supervision during work
• Able to walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground), climb stairs, ladders, and stockpiles as high as 400 feet in elevation. May require exploratory work in hot or cold climates and high-altitude locations
• Ability to drive to various plant sites and work locations
• Must be able to travel overnight (air/auto)

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.
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