Mining Engineer - Field Ops & Optimization (Moab)

intrepidpotash; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule with every other Fr

Work in Moab area

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Intrepid Potash Inc. in Moab, Utah invites a Mining Engineer to drive continuous and operational excellence from brine extraction to finished product. You will collaborate with operations teams to solve problems and deliver real impact daily.

You will forecast, analyze data, troubleshoot broad engineering issues, and lead capital projects, while balancing office and rugged field work in a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mining, chemical, mechanical, industrial, etc.).
• Ability to balance design with hands-on field execution.
• Comfort in switching between office and rugged field locations.
• Analytical thinking with attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Ability to present environmental information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Help drive forecasting, budgeting, data analysis, and continuous improvement across the operation.
• Troubleshoot broad engineering issues in a field-based environment.
• Partner with operations and pond teams to stabilize plant performance and manage brine systems.
• Align cavern, pond, and plant operations to meet production and quality targets.
• Optimize processes (flotation, dewatering, material handling) to improve recovery and throughput.
• Lead improvement initiatives and capital projects to ensure field results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Self-starter

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mining, chemical, mechanical, industrial, etc.)

Job description

Intrepid Potash Inc. in Moab, Utah invites a Mining Engineer to drive continuous and operational excellence from brine extraction to finished product. You will collaborate with operations teams to solve problems and deliver real impact daily.

You will forecast, analyze data, troubleshoot broad engineering issues, and lead capital projects, while balancing office and rugged field work in a dynamic mining environment.