Staff/Senior Mining Engineer

NACCO Natural Resources Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NACCO Natural Resources Corporation is seeking an experienced mining engineer to lead mid- to long-range open-pit planning and scheduling. You will develop practical mine plans, evaluate options to optimize operations, and communicate results through reports and graphics.

The role requires a degree in engineering with eight years of related experience, plus strong leadership and software skills. Relocation assistance is available for the Plano, TX area.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with at least eight years in mining engineering.
• Master’s degree in Mining or Geological Engineering can supplement experience.
• Professional Engineer license or QP registration is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical open-pit mine plans, production schedules and sequence mine volumetrics.
• Plan short-, mid-, and long-range open-pit mining schedules.
• Evaluate reserve quality using geologic and mine models and analyze equipment systems.
• Estimate total project costs including capital and operating expenditures.
• Prepare reports and graphics to communicate engineering results.

Skills

Planning & analytics

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Mine planning knowledge

Excel & MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Master’s in Mining/Geological Engineering

PE License/Qualified Person

Tools

Micromine

Vulcan

Carlson

Talpac

Job description

This position will be responsible for mid- to long-range open-pit mine planning and scheduling to support current operations and future growth opportunities. The successful candidate should bring strong hands-on experience developing practical mine plans, evaluating options to optimize operations, and using modern mine planning and scheduling software to prepare, analyze, and communicate mine plans. This role will also support mining operations by helping establish planning best practices at the sites and contributing to the preparation of Resource and Reserve Technical Reports.

Job Description:

Essential Duties:

• Develop practical open-pit mining methods, mine plans, production schedules, and sequence mine volumetrics
• Hands-on experience with short-, mid-, and long-range open-pit mine planning and scheduling
• Complete or provide assistance in the calculation of reserve and quality estimates using geologic and mine models
• Complete or provide assistance in analysis of equipment systems for new or existing mines
• Provide assistance in calculating total costs for mining projects including equipment numbers and hours, labor and supply costs, and other associated capital and operating expenditures
• Write reports using engineering results and analysis
• Prepare maps, cross sections, tables, and other graphics to supplement the preparation of presentations
• Assist in evaluating economic alternatives involving mining methods, equipment purchases and other capital expenditures

Other Duties:

• Interface with vendors, sales representatives, customers
• Provide engineering and technical assistance to existing mines
• Provide marketing support
• Read and study to enhance knowledge of engineering and mining topics
• Plan and conduct meetings
• Perform special projects

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of surface mine engineering principles
• Ability to communicate engineering/technical related information effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work on several projects at one time
• Strong planning and analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of mine planning and scheduling software, such as Micromine, Vulcan, or similar platforms, is required
• Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Software
• Working knowledge of Carlson, Talpac, and computer programming language a plus
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills

Required Education and Experience:

Must have an engineering degree and at least eight years of related experience Master’s degree in Mining, or Geological Engineering and/or related certifications may be considered for experience requirements Professional Engineering License / Technical Report Qualified Person registration highly desirable

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION

• ___1__ Standing Photocopying; meetings; filing; presentations; drafting; digitizing
• ___1__ Walking Go to telecopy/photocopy machines, printers, file room/library, meetings; mine tours
• ___3__ Sitting Work station; meetings; travel
• __0__ Lifting 25 lbs. Moving boxes, books, luggage
• __0__ Carrying 25 lbs. Moving boxes, books, luggage
• __1__ Pushing 10 lbs. Closing desk/file cabinet drawers; moving boxes; using dolly/mail cart; opening/closing doors
• __1__ Pulling 10 lbs. Opening desk/file cabinet drawers; moving boxes; using dolly/mail cart; opening/closing doors
• __0__ Climbing Retrieving/placing objects from/to top shelves; stairs to boardroom; filing; mine tours
• __0__ Balancing Retrieving/placing objects from/to top shelves; mine tours
• __0__ Stooping Filing; packing boxes; moving boxes; drafting; digitizing
• __0__ Kneeling Filing, packing boxes
• __0__ Crouching Filing; packing boxes; moving boxes
• __0__ Crawling
• __1__ Reaching Retrieving/placing objects from/to top shelves; filing; desk work; map work
• __3__ Fingering Keyboarding; calculator; paper work; writing; digitizing
• __2__ Grasping Telephone; documents/books/files; digitizing; holding luggage
• __2__ Speaking Discussing assignments/projects/ideas/situations; giving instructions; presentations; meetings; telephone/voice mail
• __2__ Hearing Discussing assignments/projects/ideas/situations; receiving instructions; presentations; meetings; telephone/voice mail
• __3__ Seeing Reading; writing; computer work; desk work; presentations; mine tours
• __0__ Depth Perception Driving
• __2__ Color Vision Graphics work
• __2__ Repetitive Motion Keyboarding; calculator; drafting; digitizing; writing

Frequency Legend: 0 = Intermittent 1 = Occasionally (0 - 1/3 of workday) 2 = Frequently (1/3 - 2/3 of workday) 3 = Continually (2/3 - 3/3 of workday)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires some travel by automobile and/or commercial airlines within the U.S.
• Long hours are required for project/bid work.
• This position is based in Plano, TX, with relocation assistance available.
• Remote work may also be considered; however, applicants must reside and perform their work in a state where the Company is authorized to employ remote workers.
• The Company is not accepting applications from individuals who reside or will perform work in California or Colorado.
• Applicants must maintain their primary work location in an approved state throughout their employment

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate. You must meet at least the specific minimum requirements listed above to be considered a qualified applicant.

NACCO Industries® brings natural resources to life by delivering aggregates, minerals, reliable fuels and environmental solutions through its robust portfolio of NACCO Natural Resources businesses. More than 100 years of mining experience has enabled us to launch a portfolio of successful related businesses who responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.