Mining Engineer

Calportland • Salaried • Lake Elsinore, CA, United States, CA, United States • 3d ago

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.

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