Mining Engineering Technician I: Field Data & CAD Specialist

Westmoreland; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland is seeking an Engineering Technician I for an onsite role based in Billings, MT (or Colstrip, MT). You will support engineering, mine planning, surveying, and project coordination at our mining operation.

Working under experienced staff, you will collect field data, assist with surveys, perform basic engineering calculations, maintain drawings and reports, and help keep mine maps and plans up to date to support safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Mining Engineering Technology, Surveying, Engineering Technology or closely related technical field.
• Internship, coursework, or professional experience in mining, civil engineering, surveying, construction, or 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.
• Assist with basic engineering calculations, including distances, elevations, slopes, areas, and earthwork quantities.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, technical reports, maps, presentations, and project documentation.
• Assist with monitoring and documenting engineering projects, construction activities, and site conditions.
• Coordinate with engineering, surveying, mine planning, environmental, maintenance, and operations personnel to support project objectives.

Skills

Highly Organized

Problem solving

Verbal and Written Communication

Strong Attention to Detail

Technical Computer and Software

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Mining Engineering Technology, Surveying, Engineering Technology

Job description

Westmoreland is seeking an Engineering Technician I for an onsite role based in Billings, MT (or Colstrip, MT). You will support engineering, mine planning, surveying, and project coordination at our mining operation.

Working under experienced staff, you will collect field data, assist with surveys, perform basic engineering calculations, maintain drawings and reports, and help keep mine maps and plans up to date to support safe, efficient operations.