About this opportunity
Turner Mining Group lists this Senior Mining Engineer opportunity in brawley, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior Mining Engineer plays a vital part in leading and supporting the engineering and survey teams. The successful candidate will drive the development, planning and execution of the mine, and be a key factor between the long-term and short-term planning functions.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Health and Safety
Knows responsibilities related to the Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
Learns and administers all company and legislated policies and procedures
Contributes to the department’s health and safety goals and objectives
Responds to safety concerns and/or unsafe conditions, and takes corrective action, or seeks assistance in doing so
Environment
Knows responsibilities related to the Environmental Management System (EMS)
Contributes to the department’s environmental goals and objectives
Ensures department activities prevent or mitigate the effects of pollution
Responds to environmental concerns and takes corrective action, or seeks assistance in doing so
Follows company standards and guidelines for spill reporting and response
Departmental
Utilizes planning software for mine design, mine planning, dump and leach pad design.
Utilizes planning software to estimate economic pit shells for design and reporting reserves/resources.
Identify planning and operational constraints during the business planning cycle.
Create, review and evaluate life of mine plans during the yearly business planning cycle.
Review and understand yearly cost variances for the business planning cycle.
Leads engineering projects related to the mine/company.
Reviews and reports end of month production statistics and reconcile actual vs budget variations.
Assist with daily reporting and production communication to ensure mine plans are being followed.
Assist and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
Keeps up with current trends related to mine design software and integrates this information into work assignments and methodology.
Maintains effective communication between departments.
Knowledge of block model coding to assist with model manipulation for engineering variables.
Assist in reclamation planning as needed.
Cost Control & Communication
Manages spending within approved budget
Maintains effective information exchange with relevant departments
Knowledge, Skill and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or Relevant Experience
7+ years of mining experience, preferably in conventional truck/shovel open pit operation
Working knowledge of Mine Plan preferred
Working knowledge of survey equipment
Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
Ability to prepare accurate records and reports
Excellent oral and written communication skills with internal and external contacts
MS Office Suite
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Worksite address
brawley, CA, 92227, US
Who can apply
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