Job: Regional Mine Engineer – Lhoist

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RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Lead Safety

  • Provide leadership and active involvement in LNA Safety programs;
  • Ensure consistent application of the highest level of safety into design and plans;

Mine Planning (Regional)

  • Lead the development of regional mine plans (as applicable),
  • Ensure consistent application of Lhoist mine planning standards and programs across the region,
  • Provide training and support to the individual sites in the rollout and use of the various Lhoist standards, tools, and programs.

Mine Planning (Site)

  • Lead the Quarry/Mine Mining Team in the development and implementation of the mine plans/schedules.  This includes ensuring revisions to the various mine plans are completed and updated on a timely basis;
  • Lead the development and revision of the various Geological, As-built, QC and other deposit computer models;
  • Tracking performance and compliance of the quarry/mine operations team to the published mine plans, documenting the conditions that lead to issues which will to be utilized in the next revision cycle;

Technical Design / Data Analysis:

  • Able to gather, sort, and analyze various sources of information (mobile equipment, surveys, cost databases, and related) to determine specific production and performance information;
  • Able to use this information to develop safe, technically competent, economically sound design documents, programs, cost models, and studies;

Project Management:

  • Lead the development of project scope and conducted preliminary planning, preparing design documents, and cost models;
  • Support the CAPEX process through technical and financial evaluations, as needed;
  • Lead in contractor vetting and selection;
  • Function as needed in various project team roles

Site Visits / Audits:

  • Coordinate and conduct routine technical inspections, audits, review meetings, and work sessions at the various quarries and mines;
  • Provide on-site support, technical expertise, or other assistance as requested by the sites or quarries to address or support technical issues;

Perform other duties as needed

ATTRIBUTES:

  • Strong practical experience with Underground Mining Techniques (Room & Pillar preferred) background, along a solid understanding of Surface Mining Techniques; some background in surveying practices and techniques.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to proactively identify problems from the dataset.
  • Strong written and oral communications skills, presentation skills and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Physically and emotionally able to work in a mine environment (Above ground and/or underground)
  • Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, if needed.
  • Must be willing to be hands-on and not afraid to perform other work assigned to help the team be successful.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.
  • Must have strong computer skills various general and specialized technical software packages.
  • Must be able to lead and work within a team organization relying predominately on influential / informal management methods;
  • Possesses a high standard of integrity and able to the gain respect and confidence of employees on all levels of the organizations;
  • Possesses superior intellect and creativity to grasp new concepts quickly;
  • Demonstrates a strong technical and analytical competence and is detail oriented;
  • Able to communicate effectively in both formal and informal settings;
  • Can prioritize and manage competing tasks and deadlines and is able to respond with a strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs;
  • Must have the ability to work with minimal direct supervision and is capable of independent action within the range of the general instructions, policies, and standards;  
  • Focused on bottom-line business and results for both the long and short term, with a solid understanding of business and objectives

PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Must be physically able to perform work assigned and capable of accessing all plant locations, which could include heights, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
  • Will be working in both an office environment and in a mining environment, which may include exposure to:  temperature extremes, noise, uneven surfaces, vibration, oils, and atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, and metallic particles.
  • May be required to periodically perform the following actions: Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, and sitting.
  • Will require periodic travel to each of the regional locations as needed.
  • Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
  • Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
  • Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise and dust.
  • Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
  • Will be working in both an office environment and in a mining process environment.
  • The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions:  Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Walking on Uneven Surfaces, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Metallic Particles.
  • The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds. 
  • Ability to travel up to 50% as needed and/or directed by leadership.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in geology, mining, or related engineering / technical degree and/or equivalent proven work experience in the field

PREFFERED EDUCATION:

  •  BS / MS in Mining Engineering or Geology and/or PE Registration

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Must have at least 3-5 years of progressive technical responsibility in mining environment.  Previous leadership or supervision experience is a plus.

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE:

  •  4-6 years of previous underground and/or above-ground mining and blasting experience.