Job Summary: Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a motivated Mining Engineer who is eager to learn about various roles within the aggregates industry, including operations, sales, quality control, and other support functions. This HYBRID role will report to the Director of Technical Services and the candidate’s functional leader during various assignments.
You will work at specific locations for approximately 2+ months at a time, gaining exposure to many aspects of the business, including operations management (hard rock, sand & gravel, wet mining, etc.), continuous improvement, sales, environmental, and other support functions. You will work closely with all levels of management within the operations and various business support areas (Accounting, Finance, HR, etc.) to analyze and improve production systems, processes, and operations. You will identify areas for improvement and develop data-driven optimization strategies to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.
Our goal is to provide a well-rounded experience that aligns with the candidate’s skills and future goals. If you have a questioning attitude, are data-driven, a good communicator, and passionate about supporting a culture of continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
Day to Day:
- Effectively communicate with plant and regional management to understand the drivers of an operations business and identify potential areas for improvement.
- Learn to manage teams by understanding various functional roles, improving processes, and ultimately enhancing team and operational performance.
- Develop and implement performance metrics to track progress and measure success.
- Be comfortable learning new concepts and applying them to other training segments.
- Help others understand “what good looks like” within all areas that affect efficient aggregate operations.
- Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures, and applicable government regulations.
- Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.
About You:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mining or civil engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in various related roles/industries. Former internships in aggregate operations are a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to listen, learn, and influence change while challenging the status quo when necessary.
- Experience with optimization tools and methodologies. Proficient in the Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.) and exposed to applications that support plant and mobile fleet optimizations such as AggFlow, AutoCAD, or others.
- Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance.
- Positive, team-based attitude.
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing environments.