Senior Mining Engineer

Navajo Transitional Energy Company, LLC; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Transitional Energy Company, LLC is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to provide technical expertise in mine planning and design that delivers economically viable outcomes while meeting environmental and regulatory requirements. The role requires deep experience across all dimensions of mine planning and design and will drive project execution.

You will lead budgets, mentor staff, build strong agency relationships, review volumes and equipment data, and promote process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of six years relevant mining industry experience.
• State Surface Foreman Certification preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in mine planning and design that are economically viable and meet environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Lead project management including planning and scheduling of capital and special projects.
• Develop and manage annual budget with cost and financial analysis.
• Mentor and develop less senior staff.
• Coordinate and guide overall mine planning and projects.
• Maintain strong agency relationships and ensure compliance with site permits.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Research and analysis

Multi-tasking

Operational improvement methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SurvCAD

MinCom

Vulcan

Runge Scheduling

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The role of the Engineer Mining Sr. will be to provide technical expertise in the development and implementation of mine plans/design which are economically viable and meet all environmental and regulatory requirements.

• Experience with all dimensions of Mine Planning/Design.
• Project Management, including planning and scheduling of: capital projects, and direct special projects.
• Lead the development of annual budget, including cost and financial analysis.
• Mentor, coach and develop less senior staff.
• Strong agency relationships.
• Review and proof tonnage, volumes and equipment statistics.
• Promote and coordinate business improvement initiatives.
• Understand Mine Permit/Environmental constraints.
• Develop and manage the geotechnical design of mine, i.e., ground control.
• Understand site legal requirements.
• Coordinate and provide guidance for overall mine planning and projects.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of six years relevant mining industry experience.
• State Surface Foreman Certification preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred.
• Excellent communication skills: written, oral and presentation formats.
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively under general supervision.
• Ability to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Expert use of Design Software i.e. AutoCAD, SurvCAD, MinCom, Vulcan.
• Proficient use of Runge Scheduling Software.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to continuously sit with frequent forward bending and rotation. The employee must frequently lift, carry and/or move up to 15 pounds; rarely to horizontally lift up to 34 pounds; and rarely lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds or swing up to 12 pounds. The employee is required to rarely push or pull up to 100 pounds of force. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; occasionally use a right hand grip up to 30 pounds of force; and rarely use hand at an elevated level. The employee is required continuously stand with forward bending and frequently rotating; kneel; and frequently to walk; climb stairs; crouch; squat repetitively; and occasionally crawl. Rarely the employee is required to squat repetitively or reach up to 74”. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment: Works in office environment and site environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Working outdoors in all weather conditions; working in plant environment; working in shop environment; and working in the cab of equipment or vehicle.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently with or without accommodation. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The above job profile reflects the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position and is not intended to be all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be expected based on operational and departmental needs.