Underground Mining Engineer

Compass Minerals, Inc.; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits start Day 1

11 holidays + 1 floating holiday

PTO

Sick time

401(k)

Education reimbursement

EAP

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Compass Minerals, Inc. is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer to join our team. This role supports safe, efficient underground mining operations through involvement in mine planning, design, ventilation, ground control, and infrastructure projects.

This position is ideal for an early-career engineer who wants to develop technical expertise in underground mining while contributing to operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to 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

Ventilation

Data visualization

Surveying

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Geology degree

Tools

CAD

Mine planning software

Data visualization tools

Job description

Explore the Potential of Being Part of Something Clearly Essential

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature's challenges for customers and communities. The company's salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are seeking an Underground Mining Engineer to join our team. This role supports safe, efficient, and sustainable underground mining operations through participation in mine planning, design, ventilation, ground control, and infrastructure projects. The Underground Mining Engineer works closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to optimize production, support mine development, and contribute to long-term mine planning objectives.

This position is ideal for an early-career engineering professional who is interested in developing technical expertise within an underground mining environment while contributing to operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join Compass Minerals?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Relocation assistance providedfor qualified candidates
• Benefits starting Day 1
• 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Competitive PTO package
• 1 week sick time(subject to applicable state and local laws)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonus opportunities for eligible positions

Key Responsibilities

Mine Planning & Design

• 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.

Ventilation, Infrastructure & Technical Support

• Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of mine ventilation systems.
• Support utility and infrastructure planning, including power distribution, water systems, compressed air, communications networks, and atmospheric monitoring systems.
• Support ground control programs through participation in geotechnical monitoring, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations.
• Assist with exploration activities and resource and reserve evaluation efforts.

Operational Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor operational performance through data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, safety, and operational performance.
• Participate in planning reviews, hazard identification activities, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support production scheduling, mine services planning, budgeting, forecasting, and infrastructure development projects.

Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, environmental requirements, and company engineering standards and procedures.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and operational excellence throughout all engineering activities.
• Support initiatives that contribute to safe, sustainable, and responsible mining operations.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, or project experience within mining operations.
• Experience supporting underground mine operations.
• Exposure to mine planning, mine design, or underground infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with geotechnical monitoring, ventilation systems, or ground control practices.
• Experience utilizing mine planning and design software in an academic or professional setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The company is firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov.

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