MINING ENGINEER

at  Knife River Western Oregon Division

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!
Gather and Utilize Mine Planning Data: Gather and utilize geologic mapping, drill data, hydrologic information, quality testing results, topography, aerial photography, survey data, sales forecasts, and other mine planning data to design 3-D mine plans and mining/stripping schedules.
Generate and Maintain Site Plans and Maps: Generate and maintain site plans for all mining locations. Assist with reserve documentation. Generate and maintain site plan and improvement drawings for all support facility locations.
Mine Planning and Monitoring: Plan for and monitor long-term mine development and identify/advise on current and future mining challenges. Develop and communicate reserve estimates, estimate stripping volumes, prepare stripping plans, short-term mine plans, long-term mine plans, and mine reclamation plans.
Ensure Compliance: Assist operations personnel in observing permit conditions and regulations, and in maintaining the systems necessary to ensure regulatory compliance.
Prepare Presentations: Assist in the preparation of presentations, documentation, reports, and maps as needed.
Participate in Permitting and Business Development Efforts: Participate in regulatory agency permitting process, special projects planning and management, and property acquisitions as necessary.
Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to take personal ownership of projects and see them through to completion. Position requires travel to plant and mine sites and other locations as needed and outdoor work in active mining sites in variety of weather conditions.
Required Skills, Experience and Credentials:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, or in an associated technical field such as Geology, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering. PE/CEG preferred.
Experience: Minimum 5 years full-time professional experience surface mining and reclamation planning and site development planning. Material processing operations experience preferred.
Mine Planning Skills: Must have the ability to create professional quality mine plans, compute aggregate reserves, and interpret data including geologic testing results, topographic maps and regulatory requirements.
Analytical Skills: Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Technology Skills: Must have proficient skills in 3D-CAD design, Excel, Carlson, and other computer software.
Time Management Skills: Must be self-motivated and have the ability to manage multiple projects effectively without close supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application.

Please refer the Job description for details