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Job: Regional Mine Engineer – Lhoist

https://lhoist.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/USA—Tennessee—Brentwood/Regional-Mine-Engineer_R-009981?jobFamilyGroup=24b739a227dd107967849306d4901ae0

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.

Job: New Graduate Trainee – Covia

https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/COV1009COVI/JobBoard/c9bd3dac-047b-49f0-b334-6afe229b3eb1/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=458fc31e-9455-40c0-8d2e-4bd1584904a3

Multiple Locations

Description

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Covia is seeking motivated and high-potential recent college graduates to join our New Graduate Trainee Program, an immersive 18-month development experience designed to build future leaders across our U.S. plant network. This rotational program offers real-world, hands-on exposure to plant operations, production, quality, maintenance, safety, and supply chain.

Trainees will complete structured assignments in key functional areas and work closely with experienced plant leaders to develop their technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Upon successful completion, trainees will transition into a full-time role.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

  • Rotate through 5 core functional areas: HSE, Mining/Quality, Operations & Supply Chain, Maintenance, Parts, Inventory.
  • Participate in hands-on training and shadowing across multiple shifts, including nights and weekends
  • Contribute to daily production, maintenance, lab, and shipping activities
  • Support plant safety inspections, quality testing, equipment troubleshooting, and process improvement projects
  • Complete technical certifications (MSHA, Lean Basics)
  • Deliver a plant-wide capstone project with measurable business impact
  • Work collaboratively with plant operators, technicians, supervisors, and cross-functional leaders
  • Receive quarterly feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations

Program Details:

  • Duration: 18 months
  • Start Date: June 1, 2026

The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineer, Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Environmental Science, or related field
  • Graduation within the last 0–2 years
  • Previous internship, co-op, or leadership experience preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to relocate and work flexible hours/shifts
  • High level of initiative, teamwork, and safety awareness

Internship: Operations Internship Summer 2026 – Covia

https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/COV1009COVI/JobBoard/c9bd3dac-047b-49f0-b334-6afe229b3eb1/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=c1b6f175-2ace-4ea6-aedf-156cb99d3d33

Description

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Operations Intern who will have a positive impact on the Operations Team at several of Covia’s locations.  As an Operations Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the various aspects of operating a successful plant as well as participating in an assigned project to benefit the operation. The internship will be May 18, 2026 – August 7, 2026.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

  • Learn, and adhere to, the safety principles of Covia including PPE, MSHA regulation, industrial hygiene, workplace inspections, etc.
  • Work with the Mine Superintendent and Mine Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of mining processes, including drilling, blasting, haulage, surveying, sampling, etc.
  • Work with the Plant Superintendent and Shift Supervisors to gain a basic understanding of grinding, flotation, drying, screening, and loading
  • Work with the Quality Control Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of quality control, sampling, data management, reporting, continuous improvement, etc.
  • Work with the Environmental Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of permitting, regulatory requirements and reporting, reclamation, etc.
  • Work with the Maintenance Supervisor to gain a basic understanding of preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, purchasing, scheduling, etc.
  • Assist the salaried staff as needed to address technical problems and/or projects
  • Perform other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a degree in Engineering (mining, mechanical, industrial, chemical, etc.) or a related field of study from an accredited university
  • Interested in developing a career in Operations
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • The ability to think logically and communicate ideas with others
  • Willingness to interact and thrive in a diverse group dynamic
  • Demonstrate analytical and business skills

Internship Locations:

  • Marston, NC 
  • Portage, WI 
  • Troy Grove, IL 
  • Fort Smith, AR 
  • Roff, OK 
  • Elco, IL 
  • Cleburne, TX
  • Junction City, GA 

Job: Mine Geologist – i-80 Gold

https://www.i80gold.com/careers/#career

Position: Mine Geologist The Mine Geologist is responsible for underground ore control and mapping activities, assisting with underground drilling programs, and rc/core logging. Daily functions will align with and reflect the company’s values.

Location: Granite Creek Mine, 6750 Getchell Mine Road, Golconda, NV

Responsibilities

• Daily underground mapping of advanced headings • Perform underground channel sampling and material type routing. • Supervise sample collection for accuracy and consistency, timely delivery to lab. • Production data entry in Acquire. • Update digital data in mapping medium for use in geologic and estimation model. • Perform drill programs designs for diamond core and reverse circulation drilling using Vulcan software. • Support diamond and RC drilling activities through drill and drill station inspections. • Geologic and geotechnical data collection from drill core and RC chips. • Attends and participates in daily/weekly safety meetings. • Compile and validate drilling data; including assay results, downhole survey, geology logging and QAQC and other data collected during drilling. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Geology required. • Excellent safety record required. • One to three years of professional experience in the mining industry. • Ability to work within a team environment and possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required. • Capable of utilizing latest computer & software technologies such as Microsoft Office products and mining programs such as Vulcan, Leapfrog and Acquire. • Highly effective organizational and time management skills. • Ability to take initiative and work independently in a results-oriented environment. • Experience with logging diamond drill core and RC Chips. • Underground mining experience preferred. • Knowledge or experience in Carlin Type deposits. • Understanding of mining operations and drill techniques preferred. • Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment. • Ability to walk up, down, and over rough terrain. • Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. throughout the day How to Apply: Please refer to the Careers page on our website for instructions on how to apply. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Internship: Mining Engineer – CRH

https://jobs.crh.com/CRH_Americas/job/Monroe-Intern-Mining-Engineer-MI-48161/1245220801

Job ID:  [[328300]]

Michigan Paving and Materials, a vertically integrated CRH company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added services by employing innovative techniques and customer-centric practices. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success and we focus on their development and advancement opportunities as well as attracting new talent to our organization. We encourage you to learn more by visiting www.michiganpaving.com, www.stoneco.net or our parent company at www.crhamericas.com

Position Overview

We are seeking a summer intern. The desired area of interest is Mine Engineering.  The intern season will begin between mid-May/early June 2025 and run through August 2025. The location is in Monroe, MI.

To qualify for the intern program you must be enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade school.  Most of our intern positions will work in outdoor and indoor conditions.  Interns must be 18 years or older and able to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

  • Collaborates and conducts with others geographical exploration by reviewing maps and drilling logs to determine location, size, accessibility and estimated volumes of deposits
  • Assists in determining long-range planning designs and data
  • Ability to detect safety hazards and respond accordingly.
  • Adhere to any and all state and federal regulations, if applicable, as set forth by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), or any other regulatory agency
  • Operate sUAV for mine planning, topography mapping and stripping calculations.
  • Quality Control/Quality Assurance
  • Spend time in field operations for aggregates
  • Work with operations on monthly projections
  • Shadow operations personnel to learn operational planning and aggregate objectives
  • Work with crews and managers on blasting operations

Qualifications

  • Ideal candidate must be currently enrolled in a college degree program related to the industry and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 or better
  • Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check
  • Must maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements
  • Must have or be willing to obtain MSHA New Miner Training, And FAA Part 107 Certification for sUAV Operator
  • Must have the ability to work without close supervision
  • High ethical standards
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Capable of utilizing the internet effectively for research and evaluation
  • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

Scholarship: SME

https://www.smenet.org/scholarships

Each year the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) and the SME Foundation offer $1.6 million in scholarships to SME student members. Students who demonstrate academic success and a desire to pursue a career in the minerals industry should apply.

Multiple scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students. Be sure to view the full guidelines and applications to ensure you meet the requirements.

Internship: Mining Engineer Internship – Northern Star

https://northernstar.applicantpro.com/jobs/3848505

Due to expansion of our Intern Program, Northern Star (Pogo) LLC have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Mining Engineer Intern at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule.

What do we offer?

  • Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team
  • Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What’s the role?

The Mining Engineer Intern reports to the Mine Superintendent, and the primary role is to assist the Mine Engineering team with operational and engineering requirements. This includes using site procedures and processes to conduct specific tasks under the direction of Senior Engineers, and includes working in an office and / or underground workplaces.

Duties include:

  • Create mining instructions for the direction of operational activities including development instructions, drilling designs, blast plans, etc.
  • Conduct post mining reconciliation reviews.
  • Conduct mine area inspections to ensure mine instructions have been executed and quality aspects are in line with expectations.
  • Conduct mine inspections / surveys to record the mine operating environmental conditions and report finding to senior operational personnel (e.g. ventilation surveys, monthly area inspections, etc.)
  • Develop short term mining schedules and present these to the technical and operating team.

What are we looking for?

You’ll be a highly motivated individual who will display behaviour consistent to our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.

The specifics:

  • Progressing towards an Engineering Degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
  • Current Driver’s License.
  • Computer literacy Microsoft Office (extensive excel skills is a requirement).
  • Good communication skills.
  • Excellent data analyses skills.
  • Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all engineering tasks.
  • Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
  • Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

The Details:

Working a 28 days on, 14 days off rotating schedule of days and nights, up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

Why join us?

When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans’ Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/

Job: Underground Mine Engineer II – P&C Recruiting

https://app.loxo.co/job/MzA3Mi0zMm5iNGU1bWFicGxiNXVv

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

Job: Engineer-Mine Hecla

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=504a8d7d-d303-417f-b3a8-c052ad910668&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=514542&lang=en_US&source=LI

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. Every day you will work at a mine on a remote island about 18 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. 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. 

About Us

The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine operating since 1989, employing over 500 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.

Here’s what you can expect in this role: 

  • Training first. Every hire is provided MSHA training in the first 4 days on the job. We also provide department-level training on not just what to do, but safety, as well. 
  • Apply your technical aptitude with working knowledge of mine mobile equipment, ground support techniques, mine ventilation, dewatering, compressed air and electrical systems.
  • Use underground mining software to generate the annual Life-of-Mine plan and production budget, as well as generate stope and development designs.
  • Relocate to Juneau and work on a remote island. You will take a boat commute to work every day. Every department is slightly different, but our engineer department works 4 days on for 11 hours each, followed by 3 days off. 
  • You will prepare reports for mining progress and KPI’s reconciling the schedule and plan with actual progress.
  • Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before work starts. You will promote and personally observe safety procedures. 
  • A team you can rely on, a team that will have your back. 
  • 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

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.

Job: Mining Engineer – Arcosa

https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/ARC1026ARCOI/JobBoard/2af23579-6cf8-4926-be1a-3bc74872c197/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=72ce36be-d4c8-41dd-9db3-b11af3a4a43e

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.