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The Mining Engineer is responsible for development and maintenance of reporting systems related to both internal and external stakeholders, serving as a Short-Range & Mid-Range Engineer, and assisting with development of designs for both development and production.

Upon completion of initial development of reporting systems, responsibilities will evolve into maintaining the reporting system and standards along with coordination of internal Engineering Department reporting, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Responsibilities but not limited to, will consist of coordinating with Mine Operations, Survey and Geology and developing the short-range mine plans. Under supervision, the Mining Engineer will develop stopes, drifts, and infrastructure designs. They can also include help maintaining the ventilation and dewatering plans assisting the Ventilation Engineer. Key interfaces include Southwest Critical Materials Team (Management, Technical, Operations, and Support Staff) and mining related contractors.

• Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that are consistent with the generally accepted operational reporting standards.
• Maintain healthy, open and collaborative relationships with operational groups
• Set clear and achievable expectations to ensure reporting deliverables are provided on time.
• Interdepartmental coordination of reporting requirements
Relief Short Range Engineer:
• Provide relief support to Short Range Engineer (Production and Support)
• Ensure shortrange plans achieve mid and longrange and/or business objectives
• Coordination and delivery of monthly and threemonth mine plans
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of level and related mine plans
Mine Designs:
• Develop infrastructure and drift designs
• Create stope designs and subsequent drill and blast packages
Mine Ventilation and Dewatering:
• Plan, design, and maintain the mine’s ventilation and secondary escape systems to support mine production
• Plan, design, and maintain the dewatering system to support mine production

The above items are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all accountabilities and duties. Other duties required as assigned.

Experience and Training:

The candidate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in Mining Engineering
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in underground mining environment preferred
• Previous mining construction and / or startup experience well regarded
• Familiarity with relevant MSHA underground mining specific standards
• Familiarity with Deswik mine planning software, preferred
• Familiarity with Deswik UGDB and stope software preferred
• Familiarity with Ventsim Design software preferred
Skills and Abilities:The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:
• Results and customeroriented focus
• Strong technical and critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Pragmatic and effective analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and active listening skills
• Ability to facilitate, collaborate and interact with individuals and groups
Core Value Attributes:The incumbent must demonstrate the following Core Value attributes:
• Build Trust and Respect
• Extreme Ownership take responsibility for your role, outcomes, and the overall success of the team
• Solutions Oriented seeking innovative, safe solutions with initiative
• Effective Communication clear communication to foster teamwork across all departments
Physical Demands:

Check off all physical demands of the position. The following definitions are to be used in completing the frequency of the Physical demands:

Constant (C)67 -100% of task time (40-60 mins. Per hour or 1 lift per 15 seconds

Frequent (F)34-66% of task time (20-40 mins. Per hour or 1 lift every 2 mins)

Occasional (O)6-33% of task time (3-20 mins. Per hour or 1 lift every 30 mins)

Rare (R)0-5% of task time (3 mins. Per hour)

Physical Demands - Frequency (C, F, O, or R)

Lifting _50___ pounds☒R

Sitting☒C

Walking☒F

Standing☒F

Bending neck☒F

Twisting neck☒F

Bending waist (forward or sideways☒F

Balancing☒F

Squatting (crouch or sit on one’s heels)☒F

Climbing☒R

Kneeling☒R

Crawling☒RReach above shoulder height☒O

Reach below shoulder height☒O

Driving☒R

Stooping☒O

Pushing☒O

Pulling☒O

Talking☒C

Hearing☒C

Repetitive motions☒C

Other Mine Rescuer_______________☒O

Other________________☐Work Schedule and Personal Protective Equipment:

The incumbent will be required to work a 40 hour per week schedule. Position may require weekend or evening work depending on organizational and operational requirements. Ability to work extended hours as operational needs require to support projects. Self-selected clothes are required for protection in an underground work environment.