Mine Planning Engineer
On-siteKansas, United States
Job Summary
Perform mine planning for open-pit quarries, sand, and gravel operations by analyzing geological data to recommend optimal extraction sequences and equipment utilization. Lead continuous improvement through the development of standards, best practices, and short, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans. Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations to assess new mining project viability while monitoring mining progress and addressing deviations. Collaborate with operations teams to execute plans and provide cost-effective site development solutions. Requires a bachelor's degree in mining or civil engineering, 2+ years of mine planning experience, and Carlson or GEOVIA software proficiency. Out-of-town travel required.
Required Qualifications
- Hold a bachelor's degree in mining, geological, or civil engineering
- Have 2+ years of experience in mine planning, preferably for aggregate or industrial mineral mining operations
- Have experience in developing mine plans for surface and underground operations
- Have experience with exploration drilling and geologic interpretation
- Possess or can obtain a professional engineering (PE) or geology (PG) license
- Out-of-town travel required
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in mine planning utilizing Carlson, GEOVIA, and/or MAPTEK Mining software programs; experience with Carlson preferred
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS applications, and Microsoft Office computer skills
- Knowledge and experience with Stonemont, Plant Flow, and/or Aggflow software a plus
- Experience operating UAVs/drones for mine sites, including conducting site surveys and measuring stockpiles. FAA Part 107 certification and experience with Propeller area
- Strong commitment to leadership in the Company's world-class safety culture
- Superb time management and judgment skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing
- Strong interpersonal skills; self-motivated with the ability to work productively in both individual and group settings
- Through strategic thinking, manage and create easy-to-follow plans to guide site planning and development
- Project management and practical application experience; experience in capital project support and/or management
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