Jr Mine Planning Engineer
About The Position
Join our experienced technical services team! As the Junior Mine Planning Engineer in the Central Region, you will assess mine operations and develop mine plans across the Central Region which includes ND, MN, SD, IA, and TX. Location of work is Grand Forks, ND. Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or similar (e.g., civil engineering, geology).
- Zero to three years of proven experience in the aggregate materials industry.
- Knowledge of basic mining engineering, geologic concepts and regulations/statutes which affect mine planning.
- Proficient with MS Office suite of
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to speak Spanish is a benefit within various regions.
- Three or more years of proven experience in the aggregate materials industry.
- Proficient with mining and CAD-related software (e.g., Carlson, Vulcan, AutoCAD).
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 and mining/stripping schedules.
- 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 up to date 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.
- Assist operations personnel in complying with permit conditions, laws, regulations, guidelines and in maintaining the systems necessary for compliance.
- Assist in the preparation of 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.
- Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
- Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Years of Service Recognition
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
- Critical Illness Plan
- Accident Coverage Plan
- Hospital Indemnity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
