Mining Engineer

Duties And 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.
• 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 updated 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.
• With support from other relevant team members, help to ensure compliance with permit conditions, laws, regulations, guidelines and in maintaining the systems necessary for compliance.
• Absorb and prepare presentations, documentations, 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.
• Work in a very diverse geological setting.
• Some overnight travel will be required to perform the work.

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.