Mining Engineer

Granite Construction • Memphis, TN

124d

About The Position

This position will support the growing aggregate, materials and paving businesses found within the Granite Companies of Memphis Stone and Gravel, Lehman-Roberts and Dickerson & Bowen. This role will be hired as a Memphis Stone & Gravel employee and will contribute to designing and developing safe and efficient mine plans for existing and future aggregate operations including phased mine development, processing and reclamation to maximize the mineral resource value. This position calls Memphis, Tennessee home, allowing access to the city's warm hospitality, legendary barbecue and a lively arts and culture scene; the perfect balance of a dynamic urban environment with access to beautiful natural surroundings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or related field required.
• 4+ years of experience in short and long term mine planning preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience with aggregate plant equipment (fixed and rolling stock).
• 1-2 years of experience in construction materials or geotechnical fields.
• Experience in communicating complex problem/findings to mid and upper level management.
• Proficiency in ESRI products including ArcGis, ArcView and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator or other graphics software.
• Capable of measuring mining equipment performance and evaluation of cycle times.
• Demonstrated decision making skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) is desired.
• Background in Continuous Improvement is desired.
• Experience using SURPAC, MINESCHED, AggFlow and/or other modeling software would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Systematically upgrade our mine plans across the Company through detailed analysis on mining methods, modeling, and integration of geologic data to maximize reserves, efficiency, safety and profitability.
• Support the Continuous Improvement of our materials operations by identifying, leading and participating in improvement projects to help make them more efficient in delivering consistent financial performance and building shareholder value.
• Develop short and long term mining plans that transfer to field operations as tools for removing overburden, mine development, reclamation, equipment selection, permitting, drainage, and waste management.
• Support permitting efforts by creating application drawings or working with consultants to ensure the permitted mining and reclamation plans are in the best interest of Granite.
• Conduct operational analysis including aggregate plant design, process equipment selection, layout, budgeting, and benchmarking to ensure efficient extraction of raw materials.
• Develop and direct implementation of erosion controls, BMP's, sediment and water retention basins; to include hydrologic evaluation(s) and levee and impound design and construction.

Benefits

• Paid Vacations/ Holidays
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance
• 401K w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Disability

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees