Mining/Geological Engineer

Description

MAIN PURPOSE: Provide technical expertise and operational support across mine geology, mine planning, and rock mechanics functions to support safe, efficient, and effective underground mining operations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

• Utilize practical mining knowledge and engineering judgement to perform duties associated with multiple technical services roles, including:
• Perform face and scanline mapping to document geological and structural conditions
• Collect muck samples and track, compile, and interpret assay and production data to support accurate ore classification and ore/waste calls.
• Assist in preparation of weekly mine plans that support monthly production targets and operational priorities
• Conduct geotechnical inspections and document ground conditions and ground support performance
• Use empirical, numerical, and analytical methods to assist in the design and evaluation of ground support systems and stope geometries
• Perform quality control testing on ground support and backfill elements
• Maintain accurate technical records, databases, maps, and reporting systems
• Collaborate with operations personnel to identify and address ground control, safety, performance, and compliance issues affecting mining activities.
• Assist with surveying, ventilation, drill & blast, and other engineering projects, as assigned

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Geology, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering or equivalent required
• 3-5 years of experience in underground mining
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to apply practical judgment to operational and technical challenges
• Exposure to mine design software (Deswik, Vulcan) preferred
• High level of proficiency with MS Office Suite required
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administrations (MSHA) act and regulations
• Ability to work independently

KEY PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Action oriented - Drives others to take timely action, Identifies and seizes new opportunities
• Ensures Accountability - Accepts responsibility for successes and failures of own work and team’s work
• Decision Quality - Synthesizes information, experience, and inputs to determine the best course of action
• Collaborates - Facilitates effective collaboration among coworkers and external partners
• Communicates Effectively - Practices active and attentive listening skills to verify understanding
• Manages Ambiguity - Coaches others in finding solutions despite incomplete information
• Drives Engagement - Ensures that all team members are motivated to work toward common goals
• Plans and Aligns - Ensures that the team’s plans and priorities are aligned with the organization
• Strategic Mindset - Leads the team to pursue possibilities that will create sustainable value
• Builds Effective Teams - Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills and leverages strengths

HSEC ACCOUNTABILITIES

Everyone in the workplace is responsible for his or her own safety and for the safety of their co-workers. Employees are responsible for performing all tasks in accordance with relevant HSEC Site Procedures, so as to work safely and keep the workplace safe. Eagle Mine, LLC is responsible for determining steps required to ensure health and safety of all employees, protection of the environment, and the community. Specifically, all employees must:

• Accept personal responsibility for HSEC
• Identify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that could result in damage to property, injury, impacts to the environment, and the community
• Obey any instruction issued to protect their own personal health and safety, and the health and safety of others, protection of the environment and the community.
• Report, as soon as practicable to their Manager any situations where HSEC requirements are not being conformed to within their work area
• Avoid endangerment to any other person through any act or omission
• Only use equipment you are trained to use and operate the equipment in a way that is safe, protects the environment and doesn’t cause undue community impacts.
• Participate in HSEC training provided to them
• Report all incidents; including but not limited to injuries, near miss, community interactions and impacts, environmental impacts, spills, unsafe work practices, etc.