Geologist/Underground Mine Technician

About the role

The Underground Geotech is responsible for technical fieldwork at multiple underground room and pillar limestone mines in the Kansas City District. The role involves working closely with divisional support leadership, site leadership, and district level production management teams to implement standardized critical safety procedures enabling timely, proactive decision-making regarding underground mine conditions. Key objective is performing technical field work to provide critical data for Martin Marietta's "Green, Yellow, Red" ground control program.

Responsibilities

• Regularly perform borescoping and logging of the mine roof as the primary method of data collection.
• Organize, manage, and file data as required by each site utilizing Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD/ Carlson and other software as needed.
• Help manage ground monitoring instrumentation consisting of telltales, convergence monitors, borehole extensometers, etc. Duties include installation, repair, regular measurement, data management and automation.
• Geological field mapping and classification of geologic structure.
• Mapping of mine extents.
• Assist with Mine Planning initiatives as needed.
• Responsible for assisting with regular PLS mine surveys by helping to install and manage mine centerlines.
• Clearly communicate key findings and necessary data to geotechnical staff, support services, and site management in real time.
• Promote Martin Marietta's safety culture and actively participate in any and all safety initiatives as needed.
• Must have an understanding of MSHA regulations and assist with compliance and issues as they arise.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Ground Condition Analysis
• Hydrology
• Mine Operations
• Mine Support Systems
• Rock Mechanics
• Soil Testing
• Terrascience
• Critical Thinking

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Mine Engineering, or equivalent technical field.
• Must be motivated, self-directed, organized, and detail oriented with Microsoft Office experience.
• Skillful and effective communicator.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Valid US Driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Underground Mining Experience.
• Leadership experience a plus.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Excel proficiency, Autocad experience.

Work Environment

This job operates in an underground production mining environment at multiple sites and regularly involves the operation of heavy equipment such as manlifts and mining drills. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds from ground to waist, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, manual dexterity, repetitive motion, standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending and stooping, working from an elevated position and the ability to drive.

Schedule and Travel

This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work. Travel will be required within the KC area to job sites within the area of responsibility.

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans