Regional Mining Engineer

Lhoist•North Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Regional Mining Engineer leads regional and site-level mine planning, safety leadership, technical design and data analysis, project management, and technical support for Lhoist North America quarries and mines. The role supports the consistent use of Lhoist mine planning standards, tools, and programs across the region, and works with site teams to develop and implement mine plans and schedules. It also involves developing geological, as-built, quality-control, and other deposit models; analyzing operational and cost data; and preparing safe, technically sound, economically viable designs, programs, cost models, and studies. The engineer coordinates technical inspections, audits, review meetings, and work sessions, and provides on-site expertise to address technical issues. The position works in both office and mining environments and requires periodic regional travel, including travel of up to 25–30% as needed. The role may require work on any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week when needed, and access to mine areas that may include heights, confined spaces, ladders, stairs, and tunnels. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in geology, mining, or a related engineering or technical field, or equivalent proven work experience. At least 3–5 years of progressive technical responsibility in surface mining is required. Previous leadership or supervision experience is a plus. Preferred qualifications include a mining engineering or geology degree at the BS or MS level and/or PE registration, plus 4–6 years of underground and/or above-ground mining and blasting experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in geology, mining, or a related engineering or technical field, or equivalent proven work experience in the field.
At least 3–5 years of progressive technical responsibility in a surface mining environment.
Experience with CAD-based computer software.
Experience with GPS survey equipment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects while meeting deadlines.
Strong computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and ability to use general and specialized technical software packages.
Ability to lead and work within a team organization relying predominantly on influential or informal management methods.
High integrity and ability to gain the respect and confidence of employees at all organizational levels.
Strong technical and analytical competence, attention to detail, and ability to grasp new concepts quickly.
Ability to communicate effectively in formal and informal settings and respond urgently to customer needs.
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision and act independently within general instructions, policies, and standards.
Business and results orientation, with an understanding of short- and long-term objectives.
Ability to work any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week if needed.
Ability to work safely and comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, adapt to changing assignments or priorities, and help the team as needed.
Ability to operate tools, equipment, or technology required for the position.
Physical ability to access plant and mine locations, including heights, confined spaces, ladders, stairs, and tunnels, and to perform assigned work.
Ability to lift 25–50 lbs. as needed.
Ability to travel up to 25–30% as needed or directed by leadership.
Ability to work in office and mining environments, including exposure to temperature extremes, noise, uneven surfaces, vibration, oils, dust, fumes, metallic particles, industrial heat, and severe weather.
Ability to periodically stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, talk, see, hear, and sit.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership or supervision experience.
BS or MS in Mining Engineering or Geology.
PE registration.
4–6 years of underground and/or above-ground mining and blasting experience.

Responsibilities

Provide active involvement and leadership in LNA safety programs and ensure safety is incorporated into designs and plans.
Lead the development of regional mine plans, as applicable.
Ensure consistent application of Lhoist mine planning standards and programs across the region.
Train and support sites in the rollout and use of Lhoist standards, tools, and programs.
Lead quarry and mine teams in developing and implementing mine plans and schedules, ensuring plans are revised and updated on time.
Lead the development and revision of geological, as-built, QC, and other deposit computer models.
Track quarry and mine operations performance and compliance with published mine plans, documenting conditions that inform future revisions.
Gather, organize, and analyze information from mobile equipment, surveys, cost databases, and related sources to determine production and performance information.
Use analysis to develop safe, technically competent, economically sound design documents, programs, cost models, and studies.
Develop project scopes and lead preliminary planning, preparation of design documents, and cost models.
Lead CAPEX technical and financial evaluations as needed.
Lead contractor vetting and selection.
Serve in project team roles as needed.
Coordinate and conduct routine technical inspections, audits, review meetings, and work sessions at quarries and mines.
Provide on-site support, technical expertise, and other assistance requested by sites to address or support technical issues.
Perform other duties as needed.