Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field
5-7 years of experience in surface mining and engineering
Proficiency in 3D Geologic Modeling and planning software
Strong understanding of environmental regulations and compliance
Experience in project management and team supervision
Responsibilities
Direct engineering activities in surface mining and construction projects
Develop and maintain 3D Geologic Models for assigned permits
Coordinate mine surveying and engineering activities
Prepare and direct detailed project engineering and evaluations
Supervise Environmental Technicians and Specialists, managing performance and training
Develop production improvement projects in collaboration with Operations
Establish and manage budgets for mining projects
Benefits
401(k) with matching
Dental and vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Referral program
Full Job Description
Hiring Location Dover, OH
The Mining Engineer is responsible for: directing engineering activities in surface mining, construction projects, site environmental compliance, permitting activities and other areas as needed; provide reserve evaluations, planning, cut and fill direction and project expansion studies; provide short- and long-range plans, design and equipment utilization.
The requirements listed below constitutes the minimum tasks necessary to perform this position and are considered essential job duties. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Engineering
Develop and maintain 3D Geologic Models of assigned permits using planning software
Coordinate mine surveying and other Engineering activity
Development of surface mine plans and refinement of surface mining methods and operating procedures
Evaluate new sites being considered for acquisition or development
Perform mine surveying
Develop detailed mine plans for existing operations and potential reserve areas
Develop and design drainage control plans and mine waste disposal areas
Prepare, organize and direct detailed project engineering and evaluation
Provide engineering support for coal preparation plant
Will provide direction to surveyors and AutoCAD professionals
Coordinates completion of permit applications and designs, including regulatory interface, site expansion, modification or changes to the operating plans, and other related data.
Prepares notifications/responses to regulatory inspections, administrative warnings.
Assists Landfill Site Manager with development of fill sequencing plans.
Regularly supervises Environmental Technicians and Specialists, including responsibility for hiring, training, mentoring, developing, scheduling, directing, managing performance and other related issues; review the work of, and is accountable for the performance of Environmental Technicians and Specialists.
Completes monthly soil tracking reports and other status reports.
Ensures continued compliance by coordinating air, water monitoring, environmental data review and reporting.
Analyze reports, drawings, blueprints, tests & related documentation to plan and design projects
Work with operations personnel in the development of landfill and mine engineering plans
Develop short- and long-range mine plans, mine design and work with operations to address immediate issues not anticipated by the plan
Revise plans as needed from reviews or other site conditions that arise
Design Production
Develop production improvement projects
Work with Operations to maximize production needs with planning
Recommend continuous improvements to operations and plans
Monitor cut and fill rates with operations on an on-going basis
Perform quality and quantity control and reporting for material production
Define proper mining methods, equipment, mine site facilities, operating costs and manpower
Determine the most appropriate use of mining methodologies for best mine performance
Budgets
Ability to work with Operations to produce mine budgets and forecast
Facilitate cost reductions
Establish working budgets and accounting for each project
Dust control/air quality
Ability to address environmentally sensitive situations
Maintain knowledge of regulations and procedures related to water discharges
General
Maintain knowledge of regulations and procedures pertinent to mine planning and permitting
Interface with regulatory personnel as required
Land development, site design, storm water management, erosion/sediment control and environmental permitting Lead and participate in projects focused on productivity and maximize company efficiency.
