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Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM

This Mining Engineer position is located at GCC's Tijeras, NM plant, just 15 minutes from Albuquerque, NM. Relocation assistance is available.

We are seeking a Mining Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering and 3-5 years of mining industry experience. The ideal candidate has expertise in mine planning, permitting, regulatory compliance, and project management, including experience working with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Carlson, Trimble, and related mining software is required, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

The successful candidate will support mine planning, engineering projects, permitting activities, and operational improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining a strong commitment to safety. They will have experience managing projects, coordinating contractors and stakeholders, preparing technical reports and cost estimates, and driving cost-effective solutions for mining operations.

PE or E.I.T. certification, or the ability to obtain certification within one year, is preferred. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, safety-focused professional who combines technical expertise, leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset to support the successful operation and long-term growth of mining and quarry assets.

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mining Engineering

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in mining.
• Minimum three years’ experience with permitting submittals, compliance and negotiations with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
• 3+ years project management experience.
• Proficiency in current AutoCAD and Carlson software, along with other relevant industry software, is required at an intermediate to advanced level.
• PE or E.I.T. Certification, or ability to obtain within 1 year.

The incumbent in this position has responsibility for mine planning, permitting (local, state & federal), construction projects, site engineering, and assisting mine management in solving, in the soundest and economic way possible, a wide variety of engineering and mine planning issues as they arise, while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies.

• Coordinate mine-related engineering projects, including managing internal project employees, external contractors and support.
• Support Raw Materials Manager in assigned mine planning and processes and additional engineering projects as they arise; including but not limited to site issues, safety issues and structural - geological troubleshooting.
• Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment and working conditions.
• Support management in planning and executing successful mine planning, ventilation, roof control, mining advancements (power center, ventilation, & belts), specifying processes and equipment, advancing miner tracking system, shooting sights, and maintaining mine/quarry map.
• Work with Raw Materials Manager in preparing schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating the mine(s).
• Prepare technical reports for use by management and outside engineering.
• Design, develop and implement computer applications using programs such as AutoCAD, Carlson software and Trimble for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions
• Support safety and “Safety as a Value” by assisting the GCCE management team in the deployment and sustaining of the GCCE Master Safety Plan; timely review of plan and assisting in necessary updates, monitoring, and training.
• Conduct studies of methods to reduce mining and site costs by utilizing engineering techniques involving design modifications, energy applications, conservation, and best practices management.
• Assist in long-term capital expenditure planning for mine, quarries, etc.
• Support quarry department by monitoring costs and working closely with the Raw Materials Manager to control undesirable cost impacts.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

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