Open-Pit Mine Planning Engineer & Optimization

Martin-Marietta-1798b2fd; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join the Enterprise Excellence team in the United States. The role supports safe and efficient operations for open-pit quarries as well as sand and gravel operations, collaborating with operations and other services teams to advance plans and performance.

You will drive continuous improvement in mine planning, develop short- to life-of-mine plans, and analyze geology to optimize extraction sequences and equipment utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining, geological, or civil engineering.
• 2+ years of mining planning experience, preferably for aggregate or industrial mineral operations.
• Experience developing mine plans for surface and underground operations.
• Experience with exploration drilling and geologic interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or support mine planning for open pit and sand and gravel operations.
• Lead continuous improvement in mine planning with standards and best practices.
• Develop short-, mid-, and life-of-mine plans for quarries, pits, and mines.
• Analyse geological data and optimize extraction sequences and equipment use.
• Run feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects.
• Monitor progress, address deviations, and advise reconciliation plans.
• Collaborate with operations teams to execute mine plans.

Skills

Mine planning

Software: Carlson

Software: GEOVIA

Software: MAPTEK Mining

AutoCAD

GIS

Stonemont

Plant Flow

AggFlow

UAV/Drones

Project management

Safety culture

Education

Bachelors in mining/geology/civil engineering

Tools

Carlson Suite

GEOVIA

MAPTEK Mining

AutoCAD

GIS

Stonemont

Plant Flow

AggFlow

Drones/UAV software

Job description

Martin Marietta is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join the Enterprise Excellence team in the United States. The role supports safe and efficient operations for open-pit quarries as well as sand and gravel operations, collaborating with operations and other services teams to advance plans and performance.

You will drive continuous improvement in mine planning, develop short- to life-of-mine plans, and analyze geology to optimize extraction sequences and equipment utilization.