Mine Engineer

About the role

Lhoist North America seeks a skilled individual to join our dynamic team. As a Mine Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our mines. Your responsibilities will include surveying and mapping, capital projects, ground control, ventilation, basic mine construction, and assisting with quality assurance. You will also collect and analyze geologic data, supervise interns, technicians, and contractors, and support the quality department.

Responsibilities

• Champion Safety in ALL aspects of job performance, including leading safety inspections and training.
• Coordinate survey control and oversee alignment checks, either personally or utilizing existing resources.
• Ensure mapping and survey information is conducted in accordance with LNA standards and is properly archived.
• Update and publish of the mine map(s) on a routine basis.
• Provide three-dimensional locations of the mine workings, infrastructure, seam / zone contacts to ensure mining activity accuracy.
• Prepare periodic (monthly) volumetric and planimetric reports in all active working areas and ore stockpiles for reconciliation (include truck factors, ratio, and other key performance indicators).
• Survey and track quality control data to define ore zone contact to drive improved ore recovery.
• Design, survey and record blast pattern layouts. Keep bench by bench electronic records of blast patterns for future reference and adjacent pattern layout.
• Active ownership and involvement in Mine Planning and Reconciliation Process.
• Update the Short Term Mine Plan (STMP) and development of the tactical “14 Day Dig Maps” (or Similar) to keep operations on budget targets and within the long term plan.
• Coordinate with Mining Team / Mine Planner to ensure STMP is aligned with Mid Term Mine Plan (MTMP), Long Term Mine Plan (LTMP) planning and reconciliation process.
• Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual mine and waste storage plans.
• Communicate with Mining Team to ensure that the mine plan is consistent with operating requirements and is in concert with the long term mine plan for the reserve.
• Work with the geologist, Lab Manager, and related ensure adequate definition of the ore body, identify deficiencies, and coordinate that the mine plan(s) are adapted to the geology.
• Assure that the mine plan is consistent with the highest standards for health and safety of the mining crews.
• Assist mine management and operations personnel in adapting the plan to day to day activities.
• Take a leadership role in providing support to mine operational crews and mine supervision.
• Become capable of filling in for mine supervisors as needed.
• Provide Technical support for the development of the Mine Infrastructure.
• Work with mine and maintenance management, ensure that mine infrastructure (power, communications, dewatering, haul roads, etc) is functioning as planned.
• Provide technical guidance on effective management and planning of mine infrastructure, assist in trouble shooting of infrastructure and larger equipment issues.
• Help assure that mine infrastructure is compliant with MSHA regulations.
• Carry a proposed project through detailed engineering to financial closure after construction, including documentation and updating of drawings.
• Ensure that the project was developed with reasonable assumptions.
• Interface with construction vendor to ensure expected scheduling of project execution to assure all objectives are met including compliance, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Develop cost estimate or direct the work of an engineering firm to develop the estimate.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD based computer software.
• Experience with GPS survey equipment.
• Technical competence in the field is required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communications skills, presentation skills and work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to give constructive guidance to subordinates and team with operating and maintenance personnel.
• Physically and emotionally able to work in a mine environment (Above ground and/or Underground).
• Able to respond to work demands at irregular hours.
• Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, if needed.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.
• Must have the ability to work independently in order to meet all required deadlines, with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Physical Demands

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise and dust.
• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Will be working in both an office environment and in a mining process environment.
• The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Walking on Uneven Surfaces, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Metallic Particles.
• The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Education and Experience

• Prefer Bachelor of Science degree in geology, mining, or related engineering / technical degree and/or equivalent proven work experience in the field.
• Preferred 4-6 years of previous underground and/or above ground mining and blasting experience.
• Required 2-4 years of progressive technical responsibility in surface mining environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisions experience is a plus.

Benefits

Lhoist North America offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and future. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with paid vacation and sick time. We also offer an attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match as well as a Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service to help you plan confidently for the future. We recognize that growth doesn’t stop at the workplace. That’s why we provide educational assistance to encourage continued learning and professional development, empowering our employees to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lhoist North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our teams and drives innovation.