Underground Mine Project Engineer

Careermine; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morton Salt invites applications for a Mine Project Engineer at Weeks Island to apply mining engineering knowledge to capital and expense projects, supervise contractors, and support the maintenance team during asset integration.

The role requires independence, the ability to update mine maps and production records, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize development and production. Strong safety and technical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of underground mining experience.
• Knowledge of mine planning principles, underground mining methods, and project management practices.
• Experience with short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine planning.
• Experience supporting resource and reserve evaluation activities.
• Experience with mine planning, mine design, ventilation, scheduling, and surveying.
• Knowledge of ventilation systems, ground control practices, and underground infrastructure planning.
• Ability to apply mining engineering concepts and principles to operational and project-related challenges.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute engineering assignments from conception through completion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to supervise contractors and coordinate project activities.
• Ability to work in an underground mining environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine planning activities to optimize mine development, production, and resource utilization.
• Assist with resource and reserve evaluation activities by providing technical analysis, mine planning support, and coordination with geological data.
• Develop and maintain mine designs, layouts, schedules, and production plans to support safe and efficient mining operations.
• Provide technical support for ventilation planning, ground control programs, and underground infrastructure development.
• Support surveying activities, mine mapping updates, and production reporting to maintain accurate technical records.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to identify opportunities for productivity improvements, cost reductions, and operational efficiencies.
• Participate in mine planning reviews and provide engineering recommendations related to mine development, infrastructure, and operational challenges.

Skills

Mine planning

Underground mining

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Mine planning software

Scheduling platforms

Mining design applications

Job description

Morton Salt invites applications for a Mine Project Engineer at Weeks Island to apply mining engineering knowledge to capital and expense projects, supervise contractors, and support the maintenance team during asset integration.

The role requires independence, the ability to update mine maps and production records, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize development and production. Strong safety and technical skills are essential.