WEST REGION MINE PLANNING ENGINEER

Knife River Corporation

$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related field.
  • 5+ years experience in aggregate materials industry.
  • Familiarity with mining engineering and geological regulations.
  • Proficient in MS Office and industry-related software like AutoCAD and ESRI GIS.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Mindset focused on continuous improvement and change management.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and analyze geological and operational data to create 3-D mine plans.
  • Document land use information relevant to mining activities for planning purposes.
  • Maintain comprehensive life-of-mine site plans and related maps.
  • Identify mining challenges and develop plans for reserve estimates and mine reclamation.
  • Ensure compliance with permits and regulations supporting the mining process.
  • Assist in preparing presentations, documentation, and site maps.
  • Estimate stripping volumes and help in the preparation of related bid packages.
  • Contribute to zoning efforts and property acquisition projects.
  • Find ways to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Engaging work in diverse geological settings.
  • Involvement in innovative projects that shape mining practices.
  • Potential for travel to various work sites.
  • Encouragement of a continuous improvement culture.
Full Job Description
Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or similar.
2. Five or more years of proven experience in the aggregate materials industry.
3. Knowledge of basic mining engineering, geologic concepts and regulations/statutes which affect mine planning.
4. Proficient with MS Office suite of products and industry-related computer software (such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, Mine Sight, ESRI GIS Software, etc.)
5. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
6. Innate continuous improvement mindset, process methodology skills, and impressive change management capability.

Preferred Requirements

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in the states where we operate, or status as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with the ability to obtain P.E. registration within five years.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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.

3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Assist in the preparation of presentations, documentations, reports and maps as needed.
7. Estimate stripping volumes, prepare stripping plans and assist with preparation of stripping bid packages.
8. Participate in zoning eff orts, special projects and property acquisitions as necessary.
9. 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.
10. Work in a very diverse geological setting.
11. Some overnight travel will be required to perform the work.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

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