Engineer, Mining

Lhoist•Calera, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words. We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us. We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.

Requirements

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.
Ability 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.
Must be willing to be hands-on and not afraid to perform other work assigned to help the team be successful.
Ability 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.
Must have strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Bachelor of Science degree in geology, mining, or related engineering / technical degree and/or equivalent proven work experience in the field
At least 2-4 years of progressive technical responsibility in surface mining environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership or supervisions experience is a plus.
4-6 years of previous underground and/or above ground mining and blasting experience.
BS / MS in Mining Engineering or Geology

Responsibilities

Champion Safety in ALL aspect of job performance, including leading safety inspections and training.
Responsible for Mapping and Surveying function: Coordinate survey control and oversee alignment checks, either personally or utilizing existing resources. Ensuring mapping and survey information is conducted in accordance with LNA standards and is properly archived.
Updating and publishing 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.
Preparation of 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
Responsible for updating 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.
Coordination 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.
Communication 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.
Working 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.
Operations Engineering
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
Working 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
Project Management
Responsible for carrying 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.
Ability to initiate and coordinate project discussions within the organization to ensure alignment of expectations.
Interface with construction vendor to ensure expected scheduling of project execution to assure all objectives are met including compliance, quality, cost, and schedule.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable design standards to assure compliance and quality.
Develop cost estimate or direct the work of an engineering firm to develop the estimate.
Perform other duties as assigned.