Mining Engineer & Surveyor - Exploration, Design & Permitting

Blaschak Anthracite; Mahanoy City (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blaschak Anthracite is seeking a Mining Engineer/Surveyor to support operations and reserves development at its established site. The role involves planning mining designs, field layouts, drilling and pit surveys, and ensuring permit compliance with MSHA and other regulations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in mining, civil, or related field (or equivalent experience) and strong skills in surveying, mathematics, and computer-aided land modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in mining, agricultural, or civil engineering, surveying or related field; or 5+ years of related experience or training; or equivalent combo.
• Mining and/or surveying knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of college level chemistry and mathematics.
• Self-motivation with organization and communication skills; ability to work with people.
• Project management skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and CAD/Terramodel/Carlson or similar land modeling programs.
• Practical knowledge of mining, environmental, safety laws and plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Create an atmosphere in your areas of responsibility that supports the Company's operations.
• Assist in prospecting for and proving new potential reserves for quality, consistency, and quantity; evaluate site mineability and impediments; assist in exploration layout and modeling.
• Assist in proving existing reserves for quality, consistency, and quantity.
• Coordinate with management and production staff to prepare mining designs/plans; provide field layout of mining design limits; ensure proper execution by field personnel.
• Prepare budget calculations and production schedules as required.
• Assist in surveying to lay out drill holes, conduct pit surveys, check/set operational grades and limits to the mine plan and permit.
• Survey coal stockpiles and calculate volumes; maintain production/cost data.
• Represent the Company at hearings and meetings with regulators and local government bodies.
• Prepare Mining Permit applications; maintain permits and approvals; MSHA permits and documents as required.
• Develop reclamation plans to meet rules and maximize property value after mining.
• Tour and inspect mine sites for safe practices and permitting compliance.

Skills

Mathematics

Surveying

Communication

Project mgmt

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in mining, civil, or related field

Tools

CAD

Terramodel

Carlson

Job description

Blaschak Anthracite is seeking a Mining Engineer/Surveyor to support operations and reserves development at its established site. The role involves planning mining designs, field layouts, drilling and pit surveys, and ensuring permit compliance with MSHA and other regulations.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in mining, civil, or related field (or equivalent experience) and strong skills in surveying, mathematics, and computer-aided land modeling.