Mining Engineering Position

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

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. 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. 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., 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

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.

Supervisory experience in open pit mining preferred

Familiarity with Surpac mining software and AutoCAD preferred

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

Physical requirements: able to walk/hike long distances, stoop, crawl under and into enclosed spaces, and climb on equipment to provide supervision during work

Ability to drive to various plant sites and work locations

Must be able to travel overnight (air/auto)

Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.