JR MINE PLANNING ENGINEER

Duties and/or Responsibilities

• Gather and utilize geologic mapping, drill data, hydrologic information, quality testing results, topography, aerial photography, survey data, sales forecasts, and other mine planning data to design 3-D mine plans and mining/stripping schedules.
• Gather, review, analyze and document property lines, mining setbacks, easements, zoning, special use agreements, neighborhood concerns and other site-specific land use information as necessary for mine planning process.
• Generate and maintain an updated life-of-mine site plan for all locations.
• Maintain aerial photos and topographic maps/site maps in an up-to-date and current status.
• Assist with reserve documentation.
• Monitor long-term mine development and identify/advise on current and future mining challenges.
• Develop and communicate reserve estimates, short-term mine plans, long-term mine plans, and mine reclamation plans.
• Assist operations personnel in complying with permit conditions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and in maintaining the systems necessary for compliance.
• Aid in the preparation of presentations, documents, reports, and maps as needed.
• Estimate stripping volumes, prepare stripping plans, and assist with preparation of stripping bid packages.
• Participate in zoning efforts, special projects, and property acquisitions as necessary.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiencies, maximize reserve recovery, reduce costs, minimize wastes, and reduce impacts to neighbors.
• Assist operations managers with efforts to lower operating costs.
• Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety, and environmental regulation compliance.
• Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Able to work independently and under time constraints.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a benefit within various regions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or similar (e.g., civil engineering, geology).
• Zero to three years of proven experience in the aggregate materials industry.
• Knowledge of basic mining engineering, geologic concepts, and regulations/statutes which affect mine planning.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Able to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.

Paid Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Critical Illness Plan
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity