Mining Engineer

Job Summary

The Mining Engineer will assist the Mining Group in all aspects of mine engineering and mining operations.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$105k-$135k DOE

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing mine engineering and mine planning activities
• Learn and administer all company policies and safety procedures to maintain and promote a safe workplace
• Work and communicate with other engineering disciplines to complete corporate projects in the mining department
• Develop an understanding of the cement and aggregate manufacturing process to improve efficient mining methods; also understand changes to the plant’s manufacturing chemistry and how it impacts the mineral requirements and reserves
• Estimate mineral deposits and develop proper life of mine design for the resource
• Develop and annually revise the one, five, and life of mine plans by using the Surpac and MineSched mining software
• Oversee mining projects such as exploratory drilling or rock mechanics study
• Analyze and evaluate mining operations to optimize equipment usage or performance of operations
• Perform surveying and plant inventory functions as required with varying survey equipment e.g., GPS, drone, total station
• Interface with, and assist plant, corporate personnel, and contractors as required
• Perform exploration and exploratory work on prospects and new mining sites
• Work with the environmental division to develop and maintain mining operations to remain in compliance with local and federal agencies
• Operate as a commercial drone pilot operate remote drones for aerial survey work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field preferred; degrees such as a degree in Civil Engineering or Geosciences may be acceptable depending on work experience.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Familiarity with MSHA and OSHA regulations preferred
• Supervisory experience in open pit mining preferred
• Familiarity with Surpac mining software and AutoCAD preferred
• Must have or willing to acquire FAA Part 107 sUAS drone pilot certification
• Surveying knowledge preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Highly organized self-starter with an eye for detail and the ability to maintain multiple on-going projects simultaneously
• Flexible attitude with the ability to work well in ambiguous, changing situations and able to reprioritize work accordingly
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate positive working relationships with all levels of management and staff
• Able to exercise sound judgment in problem-solving
• Physical requirements: able to walk/hike long distances, stoop, crawl under and into enclosed spaces, and climb on equipment to provide supervision during work
• Able to walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground), climb stairs, ladders, and stockpiles as high as 400 feet in elevation. May require exploratory work in hot or cold climates and high-altitude locations
• Ability to drive to various plant sites and work locations
• Must be able to travel overnight (air/auto)

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.