Mining Engineer

KRC Corporation•Boise, ID

12h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Mining Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mining engineering principles, experience in the aggregate materials industry, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role involves designing and maintaining mine plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and identifying opportunities for operational efficiency. The position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively, with some overnight travel expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or similar.
Five or more 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 products and industry-related computer software (such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, MineSight, ESRI GIS Software, etc.).
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Innate continuous improvement mindset, process methodology skills, and impressive change management capability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Able to work independently and under time constraints.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish is a benefit within various regions.

Responsibilities

Design 3-D mine plans using geologic mapping, drill data, hydrologic information, quality testing results, topography, aerial photography, survey data, sales forecasts, and other mine planning data.
Gather, review, analyze, and document property lines, mining setbacks, easements, zoning, special use agreements, neighborhood concerns, and other site-specific land use information for the mine planning process.
Generate and maintain updated life-of-mine site plans for all locations, including aerial photos and topographic/site maps.
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.
Ensure compliance with permit conditions, laws, regulations, and guidelines, with support from other team members.
Assist in the preparation of presentations, documentation, reports, and maps.
Estimate stripping volumes, prepare stripping plans, and assist with the preparation of stripping bid packages.
Participate in zoning efforts, special projects, and property acquisitions.
Identify opportunities to increase efficiencies, maximize reserve recovery, reduce costs, minimize waste, and reduce impacts to neighbors.
Assist operations managers with efforts to lower operating costs.
Work in a diverse geological setting.
Perform other duties as assigned.