Underground Mine Engineer — Planning & Optimization

Compass Minerals; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits from Day 1

11 holidays + 1 floating holiday

Competitive PTO

1 week sick time

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Compass Minerals is seeking a Mine Engineer to contribute to safe, efficient underground mining operations, including planning, design, ventilation, and ground control. The role collaborates with engineering, maintenance, and operations to optimize production and support long-term mine planning.

This entry-level opportunity targets early-career engineers eager to develop expertise in underground mining while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in mining, engineering, geology, or a related industry.
• Basic knowledge of underground mine planning, mine design, surveying, ventilation, and production scheduling principles.
• Familiarity with mine planning, engineering, CAD, and data visualization software.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety regulations, engineering standards, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans to support production and development objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure successful execution of mine plans.
• Participate in mine design activities, including development and benching layouts, sequencing, pillar design, access planning, and underground infrastructure planning.
• Evaluate geological, geotechnical, equipment, and operational constraints to optimize mine plans and support operational decision-making.
• Utilize mine planning, engineering, and design software to develop layouts, production schedules, and operational plans.

Skills

Mine planning

Mine design

CAD

Data visualization

Safety compliance

Education

B.S. in Mining/GEO related field

Tools

CAD software

Data visualization tools

Mine planning software

Job description

Compass Minerals is seeking a Mine Engineer to contribute to safe, efficient underground mining operations, including planning, design, ventilation, and ground control. The role collaborates with engineering, maintenance, and operations to optimize production and support long-term mine planning.

This entry-level opportunity targets early-career engineers eager to develop expertise in underground mining while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives within a