Sr. Mine Engineer

The Shelly Company in; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Shelly Company, a CRH company, seeks an engineer to provide technical support for surveying, drilling and blasting, and mine planning. This role involves using CAD and mine planning software to develop short- and long-term mine plans for operations and permitting.

You will work with data-driven analyses, present plans to upper management, and contribute to safety and efficiency improvements across projects. Relocation to Central Ohio is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mine Engineering or Geology with related experience.
• Experience with land surveying instruments and CAD tools.
• Proficiency in mine planning software and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for surveying, drilling and blasting, exploration and mine planning.
• Create phased short/medium/long-term mine plans for operations and permitting.
• Use mine planning software for reserve estimation and regulatory documentation.
• Promote technology and cost/safety/sustainability improvements in mining.
• Present plans to management and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Surveying

Drone operations

Mine design

CAD

Excel

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or Geology

Tools

CAD

AggFlow

Talpac

Haulsim

Drone software

Job description

The Shelly Company, a CRH company, is a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and paving services throughout the state of Ohio. Our commitment to quality drives us to use the most modern, efficient and environmentally friendly technology in our industry. The Shelly Company is known throughout the industry for innovation, quality and for our commitment to safety.

Relocation to Central Ohio required

Position Overview

Responsible for providing technical support to operations management with respect to surveying, drilling and blasting, exploration, reserve evaluation, inventory management, and mine design for permitting and mine planning purposes.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts inventory surveys using drone and traditional surveying methods
• Surveys various boundaries, limits, and topography for mine planning and property management
• Prepare phased short, medium, and long term mine plans for operations management
• Use mine planning software for various engineering projects such as overburden stripping plans, reserve estimation, exploration projects, and Security and Exchange Commission documentation as well as other CRH requirements
• Promote and utilize technology, engineering, and other factors that could affect the costs, safety, and sustainability impacts of surface or underground mining
• Serve on subcommittees consisting of employees of other CRH companies and fulfill obligations for various projects aimed at improving standards across CRH

Other Requirements

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures
• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Code of Business Conduct
• Ability to develop clear communicable plans using data driven information to be presented to upper management
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information in a manner consistent with the key responsibilities
• Ability to be a self-starter and able to operate under general guidelines
• Ability to perform under pressure to complete tasks accurately and on time
• Highly developed oral, verbal, and written communication skills and an ability to work with management and peers
• Capability to present plans to wide array of audience
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Ability to perform and prioritize short and long term expectations with minimal direction/oversight as needed
• Mentor less experienced members of the team
• Share and document knowledge that promotes the current and future success of the engineering department
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees
• Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule
• Highly proficient use of computer and web-based applications (e.g., CAD, AggFlow, Microsoft Office Suite, Talpac and Haulsim, drone software, etc.). Strong word processing skills
• Ability to obtain Part 107 Drone License Certification
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home regularly
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Geology, or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school; three year's related experience preferred. Experience with land surveying instruments, CAD, mine planning software preferred. Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

The Shelly Company, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.