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Assistant Mining Engineering Jobs in Idaho (NOW HIRING)

Minimum Requirements 1. Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or similar. 2. Five or more years ... Maintain aerial photos and topographic maps/site maps in an updated and current status. Assist with ...

In this sitebased role, you'll travel to mining locations across the U.S., working ... Perform basic engineering calculations and assist with technical documentation and drafting ...

Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe. We are a leader in underground hard rock mining engineering and related technology, serving the ...

In this sitebased role, you'll travel to mining locations across the U.S., working ... Perform basic engineering calculations and assist with technical documentation and drafting ...

In this sitebased role, you'll travel to mining locations across the U.S., working ... Perform basic engineering calculations and assist with technical documentation and drafting ...

We're growing our Mining team and looking for a driven Project Coordinator who's ready to be at the ... Perform basic engineering calculations and assist with technical documentation and drafting ...

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Assistant mining engineers are in steady demand due to ongoing mining operations and infrastructure projects. They typically require technical skills, knowledge of safety protocols, and familiarity with mining software, making them valuable in the mining industry’s workforce. Employment opportunities depend on industry activity and regional resource availability.
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Minimum Requirements
1. Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or similar.
2. Five or more years of proven experience in the aggregate materials industry.
3. Knowledge of basic mining engineering, geologic concepts and regulations/statutes which affect mine planning.
4. Proficient with MS Office suite of products and industry-related computer software (such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, MineSight, ESRI GIS Software, etc.)
5. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
6. Innate continuous improvement mindset, process methodology skills, and impressive change management capability.
Preferred Requirements
Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in the states where we operate, or status as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with the ability to obtain P.E. registration within five years.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. 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.
2. Gather, review, analyze and document property lines, mining setbacks, easements, zoning, special use agreements, neighborhood concerns and other site-specific land use information as necessary for mine planning process.
3. Generate and maintain an updated life-of-mine site plan for all locations. Maintain aerial photos and topographic maps/site maps in an updated and current status. Assist with reserve documentation.
4. Monitor long-term mine development and identify/advise on current and future mining challenges. Develop and communicate reserve estimates, short-term mine plans, long-term mine plans, and mine reclamation plans.
5. With support from other relevant team members, help to ensure compliance with permit conditions, laws, regulations, guidelines and in maintaining the systems necessary for compliance.
6. Assist in the preparation of presentations, documentations, reports and maps as needed.
7. Estimate stripping volumes, prepare stripping plans and assist with preparation of stripping bid packages.
8. Participate in zoning efforts, special projects and property acquisitions as necessary.
9. Identify opportunities to increase efficiencies, maximize reserve recovery, reduce costs, minimize wastes and reduce impacts to
neighbors. Assist operations managers with efforts to lower operating costs.
10. Work in a very diverse geological setting.
11. Some overnight travel will be required to perform the work.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Strong organizational skills.
3. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
4. Able to work independently and under time constraints.
5. Ability to speak Spanish is a benefit within various regions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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