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Job: Mine Engineer

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Purpose & Scope of The Position: 

Mine Engineer is responsible for long-term mine planning, assisting in developing metal plans, and providing technical guidance/support for the Mine Department and other Departments as required.

Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • All RNMC employees are accountable for the safety of themselves as well as that of their coworkers.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 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.
  • Licenses: Valid driver’s license.

 Technical Skills & Competencies:

  • A working knowledge of MineSight or other mine planning software package is preferred.
  • Be a leader, motivator, and embrace RNMC’s Zero Harm culture.  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.

 Travel Requirements:

  • Travel as required.
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Jobs: State of MI Postings via AIPG

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11/12 position within the Remediation & Redevelopment Division.  This position is located in Marquette, MI and is open to all applicants. Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying for this position, click on the link below.

Posting

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for a Senior Executive Management Assistant 11 (Management Assistant to Deputy Director) position within the Executive Office.  This position is located at the Deborah A. Stabenow Building, 525 West Allegan Street; Lansing, MI.  This position is open to all and interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying for the position, click on the link below.

Job Posting

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Engineer 12 position within the Materials Management Division (MMD).  This position is in Lansing and is open to all applicants. Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

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Job Posting

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Quality Specialist 13 position within the Remediation & Redevelopment Division.  This positions location is TBD and is open to all applicants.  Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11 within the Water Resources Division.  This position is located at the Deborah A. Stabenow Building, 525 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, MI.  Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying for this position, click on the link below.

Job Posting

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for a Departmental Technician position within the Remediation & Redevelopment Division.  This position is located in Lansing, MI and is open to all applicants. Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying for this position, click on the link below.

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Unclassified Legislative Liaison position within the Executive Office.  This position is located at the Deborah A. Stabenow Building, 525 W. Allegan St., Lansing, MI 48933. This position is open to all applicants and interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying for the position, click on the link below.

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Quality Analyst 12 position for Remediation and Redevelopment Division.  This position is a permanent full-time position and is located in Lansing, MI.  This position is open to all applicants.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply by clicking on the posting link below.  Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV. 

Job Posting

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for a Geology Specialist 13 position within the Geologic Resources Management Division (GRMD).  This position is permanent full time and is open to all applicants. Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

If you are interested in obtaining more information or applying, click on the link below:

Posting

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for a Legal Student Assistant position within the Information Management Division (IMD).  This position is non-career and is open to all. Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11/12 position within the Remediation & Redevelopment Division.  This position is located in Gaylord, MI and is open to all applicants. Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for an Environmental Quality Analyst 9-P11/12 position within the Remediation & Redevelopment Division.  This position is located in Cadillac, MI and is open to all applicants. Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

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Posting

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is currently recruiting for a Secretary 7-9 in the Air Quality Division (AQD).  This position will be located at the Deborah A. Stabenow Building, 525 W. Allegan St., Lansing. This position is open to all qualified applicants and interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

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Closed Job: Junior Mine Engineer

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Salary Range:$77,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Company Overview:MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer and our people are driving that transformation.Position Overview:The Junior Mine Engineer will lead short-range mine planning and design, including the development of drill and blast patterns. They will collaborate closely with contractors, the survey team, and mine operations to ensure alignment and timely execution. Field activities such as in-pit surveying, ore delivery coordination, and execution of mine projects will be supported. Overall, they will ensure a safe efficient, and cost-effective implementation of mining plans while maintaining alignment with long-range strategies developed by the technical team. This position offers hands-on experience, cross-functional teamwork, and the chance to contribute to the sustainable extraction of rare earth elements at our mining and processing site in Mountain Pass, California, approximately 50 miles south of Las Vegas. Position Responsibilities:Report unsafe acts, situations, or conditions.Work incident and injury free.Actively seeks mentorship and learning to improve technical knowledge, skill set or product.Interact with multiple teams to develop comprehensive short range mine plans.Measure mine performance and compliance to mine plan.Identifies and manages key performance indicators.Investigates, researches, and analyzes information and issues related to engineering.Collaborates with management and peers to identify and analyze business requirements and the implications for the team; identifies gaps and implements agreed upon solutions.Identifies opportunities to enhance performance and develops strategies to overcome challenges and barriers while minimizing risk.Implements approved recommendations for maximizing operational efficiencies.Implements processes, and practices within engineering that contributes to effective mining operations.Proposes new work approaches, methods, and policies to optimize performance and ensure adherence to industry regulations and organizational standards.Keeps on top of trends related to engineering and incorporates this information into work assignments and approach.Complete any other tasks as needed or as directed by management. Required Education/Certification/Licensure:Degree in Mining/Geological Engineering.Prior internships or experience in mining environments.Valid Driver’s License and good driving record required to drive company vehicles on property. Desired Qualities:Experience in open pit mining preferred.Current MSHA part 46 or part 48 trained.Basic understanding of open pit mining operations.Basic working knowledge of safety rules and regulations.Basic knowledge of short range mine planning.Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, understand and speak English.Be able to work well with others and adapt to a changing environment.Basic understanding of mine planning software (Maptek Vulcan or similar).Basic understanding of statistics and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.Basic understanding of Trimble GPS survey devices and field survey techniques.Basic understanding of GIS software systems (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc).Basic understanding of CAD software systems (AutoCad). MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 
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Job: ENTRY LEVEL GEOLOGIST

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ENTRY LEVEL GEOLOGIST

Want an exciting career in mining? Look no further than Rangefront Mining Services. For over a decade, Rangefront has combined in-depth expertise with cutting-edge technology to provide staffing, geological, technological, and vehicular support to the mining industry. For further information and job opportunities, please visit www.rangefront.com

Job Responsibilities:

  • Works without risk or harm to self or others
  • Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures.
  • Driving to and from drill site to collect core samples
  • Preparing core samples
  • Preparing samples for dispatch
  • Ability to safely operate both on and off-road vehicles in hilly terrain in a mine environment.
  • Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
  • Recognize, control, and communicate safety or environmental hazards.

Requirements:

  • B.S. in Geology
  • Experience working in a core shed, preferred
  • The individual should demonstrate a high level of energy, self-motivation, and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. throughout the day
  • Forklift experience, preferred
  • Previous experience working near a drill site, preferred
  • Previous mining experience, preferred
  • Ability to work independently and also as a member of a team
  • Surface MSHA is required
  • Requires a valid driver’s license

What does a career with Rangefront look like?

  • Competitive pay (DOE)
  • PPE allowance
  • Paid travel and expenses (if applicable)
  • 401k with employer matching
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth working with industry leaders
  • Work for a thriving and expanding company
  • Rangefront Mining Services is an equal opportunity employer
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Job: ENTRY LEVEL/INTERMEDIATE EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST

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https://rangefront.com/wp-content/plugins/bullhorn-oscp/#/jobs/170 – Elko, NV

ENTRY LEVEL/INTERMEDIATE EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST

Want an exciting career in mining? Look no further than Rangefront Mining Services. Since 2008, Rangefront has combined in-depth expertise with cutting-edge technology to provide staffing, geological, technological, and vehicular support to the mining industry.

With services available across North America, Rangefront is committed to providing the highest quality mining and geological services possible in an honest and responsible manner. We pursue an exceptionally high standard of excellence not only in our labor and services, but also in how we choose to manage our company.

General Duties:

  • Follow safety protocol in all situations
  • Collect soil samples
  • Locate and stake mining claims
  • Assist in geophysical surveys
  • Fencing and closure of hazards
  • Reclamation work associated with mineral exploration 
  • Accurate data collection and recording 
  • Navigate to remote areas using GPS and maps
  • Travel and camp in remote locations
  • Hike several miles a daily over steep and rugged terrain
  • Lift 80 lbs. and carry up to 50 lbs. for long distances
  • Operate ATVs and trucks safely
  • Work in adverse weather conditions
  • Function independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work a varying schedule several days in a row with long hours
  • Complete various tasks as assigned

Other Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology preferred
  • Surface MSHA training preferred
  • First Aid/CPR training preferred
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
  • Strong problem-solving skills 

What does a career with Rangefront look like?

  • Competitive pay (DOE) and per diem
  • PPE allowance
  • Paid travel and expenses (if applicable)
  • 401k with employer matching
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth working with industry leaders
  • Work for a thriving and expanding company
  • Rangefront Mining Services is an equal opportunity employer
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Closed Job: Mine Geologist

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The Position

Mine Geologist

Job Summary

Are you a passionate geologist ready to make an impact in the mining industry? Join our team at Imerys in Sylacauga, Alabama, where you’ll provide critical geological expertise to optimize surface mining operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated professional to contribute to innovative mining solutions, drive efficiency, and grow within a collaborative team environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Mining Geologist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the success of our mining operations through hands-on geological assessments, strategic planning, and operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Guide Mining Operations: Conduct face mapping and grade control sampling to steer efficient resource extraction.
  • Optimize Resources: Perform monthly volume and quality reconciliations to maximize ore recovery.
  • Support Drilling Programs: Assist with planning and overseeing core drilling operations, including detailed core logging.
  • Update Geological Models: Collaborate with the Division Geologist to integrate new drilling and testing data into block models.
  • Survey and Plan: Conduct surveys and calculate ore volumes to support mine planning and operations.
  • Contribute to Mine Planning: Partner with the Senior Mine Engineer to develop short- and long-term mine plans.
  • Ensure Compliance: Assist with MSHA quarry inspections and maintain accurate records for compliance and operational tracking.
  • Drive Innovation: Evaluate and implement new technologies and methods for geological assessments and surveying.
  • Lead and Collaborate: Work closely with external consultants, provide leadership to hourly workforce as needed, and support operational and project management tasks.
  • Step Up When Needed: Occasionally manage day-to-day mining operations, including weekend rotations, in the absence of the Mine Supervisor.
  • Support Capital Projects: Assist with CapEx requests and project implementation to enhance operations.

Who You Are

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for geology and a drive to improve mining processes. You bring:

  • Self-Starter Mindset: Ability to independently lead projects from concept to completion.
  • Technical Expertise: Proficiency in geological mapping, sampling, and core logging techniques.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and experience with Microsoft Excel and mining software (e.g., ArcPro, AutoCAD, Leapfrog, Surpac, or Deswik preferred).
  • Leadership and Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and champion a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, oversee contractors, and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic surface mine environment and driving operational efficiency.
  • Education & Experience:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
    • Internship or at least 1 year of experience in a related industry/company.
    • Experience with core drilling/logging and Surface MSHA certification are a plus.

Why Join Us?

At Imerys, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation, safety, and operational excellence. This role offers the chance to grow your career, work with cutting-edge technology, and make a tangible impact on our mining operations. If you’re ready to take on challenges, lead with purpose, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply Today!
Join us in shaping the future of mining in Sylacauga. Submit your resume and cover letter to [application link or email] to start your journey with Imerys.

Position Type

Full time and Permanent

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Closed Job: Carlin – Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer I or II

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Position 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 Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer I or II to join our team. The successful candidate will review and manage slope stability data collection and analysis of geologic structure, blast design, and slope monitoring.

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:

Review and manage slope stability data collection and analysis of geologic structure, blast design, and slope monitoring
Inspection and communication of pit and dump inspection results
Clear and concise communication of geotechnical information to site personnel
Proactive improvement of processes related to slope monitoring and slope design
Understand use of surface stability and geologic modeling software programs
Understanding of 3-D geologic model inputs and development, and impacts on slope stability
Must be able to work in a team environment
Ability to work safely and recognize hazards
Other duties as assigned
Qalifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering or related field preferred
0 – 3 years hands-on geotechnical experience at an active open pit mine site preferred
Knowledge of open pit mining principles
What We Can Offer You

A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Closed Job: Nevada Gold Mines – (Mining) Engineering Greenfield Talent Program (GTP)

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Position Description:

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 excited to announce the expansion of our Greenfield Talent Program (GTP). As a participant in the Nevada Gold Mines GTP you will be provided with a unique opportunity to transition from an academic environment to the professional workplace over the first 18-months of your career.

The program begins with two months of comprehensive safety training at our Training Mine; followed by one to two months of engineering exposure, approximately 12 months of hands-on frontline operations experience, and an additional one to two months of exposure to other business areas that will help you to balance your understanding of the mining industry.

At the end of the 18-month program, you will transition into your technical role within the company and be enrolled in the Compass Development Program to continue the diverse exposure and learning that will round out your career. This structured approach ensures that our new graduates are well-prepared for successful careers at Nevada Gold Mines.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and communicate engineering plans, sequences, dumping priorities, etc. to operations and other stakeholders on site and ensure plans are carried out safely and efficiently
  • Assist in end of month reporting for leach pad deliveries as well as other necessary regulatory reporting
  • Work closely with the mine operations team to execute on designs and plans safely and efficiently
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering or related degree required
  • Zero (0) to One (1) years’ experience Open Pit mining preferred
  • Experience using Vulcan, Qpit, AutoCAD, Xeras, Deswik, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred
  • Excellent safety record with the ability to demonstrate safety leadership required
  • Team leadership, problem solving, and excellent verbal and written communication skills required
  • Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions for extended periods of time required
  • Ability to cross-train within the mining engineering group required
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job required

What We Can Offer You  

  • A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
  • Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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Job: Underground Mine Engineer II

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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

PERSONAL & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

The following competencies are required:

Behavioral Skills

• Organizational/planning skills will be necessary to organize, schedule and prioritize work activities to manage time effectively and ensure timely completion of projects, programs, and objectives.

• Analytical and statistical skills are needed to evaluate opportunities for process improvement or optimization, process or quality trends.

• Interpersonal skills are necessary in order to facilitate teamwork while working with internal and external contacts.

• Self-motivation and initiative is necessary to insure that the work progresses independent of supervision. Being a self-starter is essential.

• Communications skills are necessary to ensure excellence in verbal and written communications, and effectively interact with associates at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts.

• Administrative skills are required to manage paperwork, meet reporting requirements, and oversee various systems.

• Detail-orientation and ability to multi-task.

• Planning skills are needed to ensure the timely completion of programs and objectives.

• Knowledge of safety, health and environmental methods, rules, regulations and procedures, and related behavioral competencies.

• Knowledge of developing technology, preferably specific knowledge of the mineral/metals business.

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 employees of the 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 Abilities – Good decision making skills, working with limited oversight based on conceptual end goals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to deal with ambiguity, incomplete information. Ability to prioritize based on conflicting criteria.

Other Qualifications – ATF possessor’s clearance required. Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must be able to talk and hear. 

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Job: Geotechnical Engineer/Civil Engineer Job

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Position Summary

We are seeking a Staff Level Geotechnical Engineers for our Mining Design & Technical Services group based in Denver, Colorado. This entry-level position would support ongoing mining services for tailings and heap leach projects within the USA as well as in international locations. The selected candidate would become part of a small geotechnical technical services group and support project-related work. Additional professional experiences and project support would include geotechnical site assessments and associated field services, development of soil and foundation recommendations for surface infrastructure, dam breach evaluations, and stability and deformation analyses, among other work. The position is meant to be dynamic, working across multiple design teams (civil, hydrogeological, etc.) and a variety of tasks. The professional development of the successful candidate will be promoted with the goal of transitioning additional responsibilities to the candidate in the future.

This position requires superior written and verbal communication skills to interface with staff personnel, clients, and vendors effectively. An employee in this position is expected to work as a member of diverse project teams and accomplish specific tasks in a fast-paced environment.

  Position Responsibilities

· Support ongoing EOR services for tailings and heap leach projects within the USA as well as international locations. 

· Report directly to an existing EOR and quickly become integrated into future design work, as well as systematic monitoring and surveillance activities. 

· Complete geotechnical site assessments and associated field services for the development of mining infrastructure.

· Support initial and ongoing material characterization activities, including gathering field data, designing and overseeing laboratory programs, interpreting laboratory data, and developing appropriate constitutive models.

· Perform stability and deformation analyses for the mining infrastructure, including tailings storage facilities and heap leach pads.

· Develop soil and foundation recommendations for surface infrastructure.

· Assist with tailings dam breach evaluations.

· Work with and provide training to junior engineers. 

· Assist with generating design drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D. 

Requirements:

· Education: Master of Science (preferred); Bachelor of Science (considered). Civil Engineering degrees from ABET-accredited universities are preferred. Alternative degrees (e.g., Geologic Engineering, Mining Engineering) will be considered based on relevant coursework.

· Professional Experience: 0+ for Entry-Level.

· Computer Software: Significant experience with MS Office Suite. Some experience using standard geotechnical design software (Rocscience, GeoStudios, etc.); numerical modeling experience is advantageous; and basic understanding of Autodesk Civil 3D.

· Geotechnical Laboratory: Proficient with standard material testing and index tests. 

· Required Registrations / Professional Development: Successful completion of FE Exam.

· Travel: Must have the ability to travel in the U.S. and internationally to support field programs.

· Physical Demands: The position may require sitting for extended periods of time, extended hours working on a computer, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Field assignments are located in a variety of climactic conditions and may require standing, squatting, bending, the use of machinery, and a variety of standard geotechnical tools.

· Technical writing: Proficiency in technical writing is expected.

· Other (Project Level): Working knowledge of geotechnical monitoring instrumentation; various geotechnical tools for subsurface assessments (drilling methods; CPT; geophysics, etc.); numerical modeling methods and software.

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