Sr. Mine Engineer

CRH; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CRH is seeking a Mine Engineering/Geology professional to provide technical support for surveying, drilling, blasting, and mine planning for permitting purposes. The role involves conducting drone and traditional surveys, preparing phased mine plans, and using mine planning software to support exploration and reserve estimation.

You will work with data-driven information to inform management, require strong communication, and be willing to travel and work nights/weekends when necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering, Geology, or equivalent.
• Three years related experience preferred.
• Experience with land surveying instruments, CAD, mine planning software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventory surveys using drone and traditional surveying methods.
• Survey 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 projects such as overburden stripping plans, reserve estimation, exploration projects, and documentation to meet corporate requirements.
• Promote and utilize technology that could affect costs, safety, and sustainability for surface or underground mining.

Skills

Drone surveying

CAD

AggFlow

Microsoft Office

Talpac

Haulsim

Drone software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or Geology

Tools

CAD

AggFlow

Microsoft Office Suite

Talpac

Haulsim

Drone software

Job description

Job ID: 526406

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

• Conduct inventory surveys using drone and traditional surveying methods.
• Survey 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 documentation to meet corporate 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 company policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop clear communicable plans using data-driven information to present to upper management.
• Ability to communicate with others and assimilate and understand information.
• Self‑starter, operates under general guidelines.
• Ability to perform under pressure to complete tasks accurately and on time.
• Highly developed oral, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Capability to present plans to a wide array of audience.
• Professional and courteous attitude to co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Ability to prioritize short and long term expectations with minimal direction.
• Mentor less experienced members of the team.
• Share and document knowledge that promotes the engineering department.
• Timely and regular attendance.
• Accountable for adhering to workplace schedule.
• Highly proficient use of computer and web‑based applications (CAD, AggFlow, Microsoft Office Suite, Talpac, Haulsim, drone software).
• Ability to obtain Part 107 Drone License Certification.
• Willing to travel and work away from home regularly.
• 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 years 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 rates, ratios, and percentages and 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

Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach; talk or hear. Frequently required to climb or balance. Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: distance vision, peripheral vision, 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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.