Category: Mining

https://jobs.crh.com/CRH_Americas/job/Columbus-Mine-Engineer-I-OH-43223/1258027401

The Shelly Company, a CRH company, is a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and paving services throughout the state of Ohio. Our commitment to quality drives us to use the most modern, efficient and environmentally friendly technology in our industry. The Shelly Company is known throughout the industry for innovation, quality and for our commitment to safety.

Position Overview:

Responsible for providing technical support to operations management with respect to surveying, drilling and blasting, exploration, reserve evaluation, inventory management, and mine design for permitting and mine planning purposes.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

• The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Conducts inventory surveys using drone and traditional surveying methods
• Surveys various boundaries, limits, and topography for mine planning and property management
• Prepare phased short, medium, and long term mine plans for operations management
• Use mine planning software for various engineering projects such as overburden stripping plans, reserve estimation, exploration projects, and Security and Exchange Commission documentation as well as other CRH requirements
• Promote and utilize technology, engineering, and other factors that could affect the costs, safety, and sustainability impacts of surface or underground mining
• Serve on subcommittees consisting of employees of other CRH companies and fulfill obligations for various projects aimed at improving standards across CRH

Other Requirements:

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures
• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Code of Business Conduct
• Ability to receive and apply instruction from more senior members of the team
• Ability to develop clear communicable plans using data driven information
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information in a manner consistent with the Key Responsibilities
• Ability to be a self-starter and able to operate under general guidelines
• Ability to learn under pressure and to complete tasks, with some guidance, accurately and on time
• Developed oral, verbal, and written communication skills and an ability to work with management and peers
• Capability to present plans to wide array of audience
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Share and document knowledge that promotes the current and future success of the engineering department
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees
• Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule
• Basic knowledge of computer and web-based applications (e.g., CAD, AggFlow, Microsoft Office Suite, Talpac and Haulsim, drone software, etc.). Strong word processing skills
• Ability to obtain Part 107 Drone License Certification
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home regularly
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering, Geology, or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school. Basic knowledge of land surveying instruments, CAD, mine planning software preferred. Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Short Range Planning Engineer I/II to join our team. The successful candidate will lead the project design, permitting, construction, and commissioning as part of the owner’s project team.  The project consists of design and construction of three independent rail segments connected to a national rail network and three accompanying rail loading/unloading facilities at the mine sites.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.  

Responsibilities:

• Production reporting of mine physicals, track site KPIs and evaluate opportunities for improvement
• Accountable for the mine design and mine planning, both short and long range.
• Complete regular audits of site to ensure compliance to standards and look for opportunities to improve efficiencies
• Work closely with geology/exploration to plan and complete exploration and in-fill drilling in advance of mining, and complete mine-to-mill reconciliation
• Responsible for the design and as-built layouts of all mine development and services for the Underground
• Creation and monitoring of site forecasts and budgets
• Provide focused review of site deliverables to ensure completeness, clarity and accuracy, preparation of presentations and reports as required
• Coordinate with mine operations to ensure plan compliance and to minimize disruptions

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 years of underground Mining Engineering experience ( 2 plus years are preferred)
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles and a demonstrated knowledge of US engineering standards and mining regulations
• Strong presentation and verbal skills. Able to communicate ideas and recommendations in both written and verbal forms across all levels of the organization in a clear manner
• Excellent time and productivity management skills
• Excellent computer skills including: Microsoft Office, Vulcan, Deswik, Ventsim.  
• Proven ability to perform in a safe and efficient manner 

What We Can Offer You  

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across Barrick locations
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Purpose & Scope of The Position: 

The Mine Engineer – Strategic Development is responsible for long-term mine planning and assisting in developing metal plans. Reporting to the Chief of Strategic Development, the successful candidate will assist in providing technical guidance/support for the Mine Department and other Departments as required.

Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the creation, refinement, and implementation of the long term mine plan (material sequence; access planning; pit design; shot muck inventory; blast design and planning; dump sequencing) to attain the Life of Mine Plan.
• Coordinate mine planning and technical evaluation planning process and offer assistance or direct the activities for long and short-term projects (i.e. reclamation; hydrology; dump design; third party engineering studies; blasting techniques & procedures).
• Assist in developing accurate metal plans, particularly for weekly plans.
• Assist Mine Operations department to determine equipment requirements.
• Assist other departments (Geology, Environmental, etc.) in organizing, scheduling, and carrying out projects in and around the pit.
• Present mine plans in front of various group sizes and backgrounds.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering, Geologic Engineering or Civil Engineering. 
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience:
• 1-2 years of responsible mine engineering experience and/or Summer Intern open-pit mining operations. 
• Mine Operations/Supervision experience would be beneficial.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• A working knowledge of MineSight or other mine planning software package is preferred.
• Be a leader, motivator. Be able to work safely and in a team environment and communicate well with others.
• Basic knowledge of mine planning is desired but not required.
• Excellent analytical, management, organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to perform multiple and variable responsibilities is required.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work safely and in a team environment and communicate well with others.
• A working knowledge of MineSight or other mine planning software package is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of resource estimation is desired but not required.
• Experience with acQuire, NPV Scheduler, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to meet the required physical demands, exerting 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or 15 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

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Underground Short Range Planning Engineer

Job Description

The Underground Production Engineer is responsible for producing and delivering executable weekly mine plans that align with monthly plans. This role integrates input from multiple stakeholders across operations, geology, geotechnical, backfill, ventilation, and maintenance to ensure that all activities are coordinated, realistic, and achievable.

In addition, the planner contributes to the mine design of the AFM (Approved for Mining) workflows by generating OPEX centerlines and short-range stope shapes, which are then routed through the formal review and approval processes.

This position plays a key role in driving plan compliance, leading cross-functional planning workshops, and providing short-term scheduling support to maintain operational continuity. Reporting to the Senior Short Range Planning Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Develop and publish weekly mine plans aligned with 3-month rolling plans and operational targets

·      Lead cross-functional planning workshops to resolve constraints and define critical paths

·      Chair weekly planning presentations, communicating objectives and priorities

·      Monitor plan execution, track progress, and report variances with corrective actions

·      Create OPEX development centerlines and short-range stope shapes using Deswik MDM

·      Submit designs for technical review and approval

·      Provide short-term coverage for Drill & Blast Engineer as needed

·      Conduct regular field inspections of headings and stopes

·      Maintain and update the Stopes Priority Master Tracker

·      Align weekly and monthly activities with 3-month plans/forecasts

·      Contribute to lessons learned from stope reconciliation

·      Identify opportunities to optimize sequencing and remove inefficiencies

·      Adhere to the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environment policies

·      Promote safety awareness and environmental responsibility

·      Participate in safety initiatives and incident investigations

Qualifications

Education:

• 4-year degree in Mining Engineering

Experience:

• 0-3 years’ relevant experience in underground hard rock mining required
• Experience in mine planning using DESWIK.sched or other scheduling software’s (previous experience with DESWIK.sched will be highly preferred)
• Experience in Drill & Blast preferred
• Experience in Longhole Open Stoping preferred
• Experience in underground development planning preferred