Senior Mine Planner: Land & Permitting Strategy

Quikrete; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K

Job summary

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials in Midlothian, TX is seeking a Mine Planner to develop short- and long-term mine plans, coordinate land acquisition, permitting, reclamation, and regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with Operations, Environmental, Engineering, and external stakeholders to optimize reserves, protect land assets, and align mining activities with business objectives.

This position blends technical mine planning with land management and a strong understanding of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or closely related field.
• Mine planning experience with emphasis on long-range planning and optimization.
• Experience in pit optimization, sequencing, and economic trade-off analysis.
• Proficiency with mine planning tools such as AutoCAD and Carlson.
• Ability to connect mine plans to capital decisions and long-term value creation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans for active and future mining operations.
• Prepare reserve calculations, production schedules, and sequencing plans to support operational and financial goals.
• Optimize pit layouts, haul roads, phases, and material flow to improve efficiency and safety.
• Support annual budgets, capital planning, and long-range strategic planning.
• Manage land assets related to mining operations, including owned, leased, and optioned properties.
• Coordinate land acquisition, lease negotiations, easements, and access agreements.
• Support permitting efforts, including zoning changes, conditional use permits, mining permits, and expansions.
• Work with local, state, and federal agencies to maintain compliance with land-use and mining regulations.
• Assist in public hearings, community meetings, and stakeholder communications related to land use and mining activities.

Skills

Mine planning

Long-range planning

Optimization

Economic trade-offs

Communication

Senior technical authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

PE license or eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

Carlson

Job description

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials in Midlothian, TX is seeking a Mine Planner to develop short- and long-term mine plans, coordinate land acquisition, permitting, reclamation, and regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with Operations, Environmental, Engineering, and external stakeholders to optimize reserves, protect land assets, and align mining activities with business objectives.

This position blends technical mine planning with land management and a strong understanding of