Mining Engineering Technician I - Field & CAD Support

Westmoreland Mining LLC; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland Mining LLC is seeking an Engineering Technician I to support engineering, mine planning, surveying, and operational projects at our Billings, MT and Colstrip, MT operations. The role provides field data collection, survey assistance, engineering calculations, and technical documentation to help plan and run mining activities.

You will work under experienced staff to collect and verify technical information used in mine design and reclamation, maintain records, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a two-year college in Civil Engineering Technology, Mining Engineering Technology, Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field.
• Internship, coursework, or professional experience in mining, civil engineering, surveying, construction, or a related technical field is preferred
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering and mine planning personnel with technical support for mine development, production, reclamation, and infrastructure projects.
• Collect, compile, organize, and verify field data, survey information, measurements, and other engineering-related records.
• Assist with surface surveying, GPS data collection, field measurements, and verification of existing site conditions.
• Assist with the preparation, updating, and maintenance of mine maps, engineering plans, profiles, cross-sections, and other technical drawings.
• Use CAD, surveying, and other technical software to review, update, and maintain engineering information.

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology / Mining Engineering Technology / Surveying or related field

Internship or coursework in mining, civil engineering, surveying, or related field

Tools

CAD

Surveying software

Job description

Westmoreland Mining LLC is seeking an Engineering Technician I to support engineering, mine planning, surveying, and operational projects at our Billings, MT and Colstrip, MT operations. The role provides field data collection, survey assistance, engineering calculations, and technical documentation to help plan and run mining activities.

You will work under experienced staff to collect and verify technical information used in mine design and reclamation, maintain records, and coordinate with