Senior Mining Engineer
Responsibilities include:
- Develop mining plans based on all available geological information to support short and/or long range planning and production goals;
- Direct engineering for: mine ventilation, ore conveyance, rock mechanics, budgetary recommendations and knowledge of mine safety rules and regulations;
- Monitor mining methods and equipment to improve performance; ensure maximum productivity and extraction rates by optimizing mining methods and procedures;
- Serve as liaison with Federal, State and Local regulators. Completing, or overseeing completion of all required reports, certifications and recertifications;
- Work closely with Operations to ensure that designs are implemented in the field;
- Promote and coordinate continuous process improvement initiatives;
- Establish and maintain effective work and communication relationships within departments, ensuring that efficient day to day operational decisions can be achieved;
- Provide guidance and counsel to site management on applicable programs and practices;
- Remain current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance; and
- Complete special projects as assigned.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- B.S in Mine Engineering or equivalent area of study;
- Minimum 7 years of experience in mine engineering including mine projects and mine planning;
- Thorough knowledge of mine engineering;
- Background in reserves calculation and reporting;
- Proficient in Mine Planning Software and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills; excellent organizational skills.
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