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This position provides technical support to engineering and operations personnel through field data collection, survey assistance, engineering calculations, mine plan updates, technical documentation, and project coordination. The Engineering Technician I will work under the direction of experienced engineering and technical staff to collect, process, verify, and maintain technical information used in mine planning, design, construction, reclamation, and operational decision-making.\n\nSupervisor Responsibilities \nThis position will not have supervisory responsibilities over other employees. \n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nAssist engineering and mine planning personnel with technical support for mine development, production, reclamation, and infrastructure projects.\nCollect, compile, organize, and verify field data, survey information, measurements, and other engineering-related records.\nAssist with surface surveying, GPS data collection, field measurements, and verification of existing site conditions.\nAssist with the preparation, updating, and maintenance of mine maps, engineering plans, profiles, cross-sections, and other technical drawings.\nUse CAD, surveying, and other technical software to review, update, and maintain engineering information.\nAssist with basic engineering calculations, including distances, elevations, slopes, areas, and earthwork quantities.\nPrepare and maintain spreadsheets, technical reports, maps, presentations, and project documentation.\nAssist with monitoring and documenting engineering projects, construction activities, and site conditions.\nSupport the collection and organization of data related to mine infrastructure, haul roads, stockpiles, drainage, reclamation, and other engineering projects.\nAssist with field inspections, observations, and data verification to support engineering evaluations and project requirements.\nMaintain accurate engineering records, survey files, drawings, databases, and technical documentation in accordance with established procedures.\nCoordinate with engineering, surveying, mine planning, environmental, maintenance, and operations personnel to support project objectives.\nIdentify and communicate discrepancies, unusual field conditions, or data-quality concerns to the appropriate engineering or supervisory personnel.\nFollow established company procedures, mine safety requirements, and applicable environmental regulations while performing office and field duties.\nLearn and apply company engineering standards, technical procedures, and software systems.\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\n\nTypical Physical Demands \nWork regularly requires prolonged sitting at a workstation and extended use of a computer. 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