Category: Mining

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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.

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POSITION SUMMARY

As our Mine Engineer, you will perform daily engineering functions and special projects in an underground hard rock mining operation to keep our production going and our profitability up. You’ll start every day organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing work activities to ensure timely completion of projects, programs, and objectives. You will be called upon to coordinate with geology, survey, and the mine operations group. To thrive in this role, you will use mine costing and financial analysis techniques to explain variances, evaluate projects and prioritize allocation of resources. We’re on a remote island, you must know how to work independently, identify, and resolve problems in a timely manner. 

SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent incidents, injuries or losses

• Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work

• Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable

• Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable

• Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations

• Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner

• Using and maintaining PPE

• Providing suggestions for improving work processes

• Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets

• Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits

• Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job

• Participating in risk assessment methodology

• Participating in safety initiatives

• Receiving training and instruction as required

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

Technical functions for the role include, but are not limited to:

• Mine planning (short and mid-range):

o Mine design

o Backfill design

o Short range planning of development, production, and backfill to meet long range goals

o 0-3 and 3-12 month forecasting

o Weekly and Monthly reporting of mining progress

o Plan vs. Actual reconciliation

o Coordinates priorities with geology, survey, and mine operations

• Mine improvement projects

• Ability to learn and perform daily surveying duties in the absence of the mine surveyor

• Database management

In addition to the technical functions above, the following behavioral functions are a key element of the role:

• Problem solving: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully

• Interpersonal Skills: maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. Cross-trains with other roles in order to expand skillset of self and others.

• Oral communication: speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings.

• Written Communication: edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.

• Planning/organizing: prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

• Quality control: demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. Ensures technical deliverables are provided to customers within time and quality expectations.

• Adaptability: adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

• Dependability: consistently at work, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

• Safety and security: actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Requirements

• B.S. in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or equivalent degree

• 2 or more years of underground mine engineering experience

Technical Competencies Preferred

• Underground mine planning software: Deswik (preferred), Vulcan, AutoCAD

• Underground surveying techniques

• Knowledge of ground support techniques

• Mine ventilation, dewatering systems

• Project management techniques

• Autonomous mining equipment

• Economic analysis of mining

• Experience with database management systems