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Job description
Be an essential element to a brighter future.
We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.
Job Description
We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.
Albemarle is hiring for a Senior Mining Engineer, reporting to the Lead Mining Engineer. The position is located on-site at Kings Mountain Lithium Project in North Carolina. This will include mining engineering functional support through the various study phases, operational readiness, and the execution phase of the project. The role will transition from the study team to the mining operation at project execution or to further studies as required.
What You Will Do
Contribute to strategic and tactical mine planning activities including pit optimization, mine design, drill and blast design, production scheduling, and trade‑off analyses
Provide mine engineering support to geotechnical, hydrology, environmental, process, geometallurgical, and waste‑management workstreams
Evaluate mining methods, equipment strategies, and operational configurations to identify optimal project solutions
Participate in risk assessments, mine‑plan reviews, and scenario evaluations that guide technical decision‑making
Maintain continuity of technical work as the project advances from study phases toward execution
Prepare and review budgets, capital (CAPEX) and operating (OPEX) cost estimates related to mining
Collaborate with other core departments in the development of their operating budgets and capital projects
Provide inputs to economic models, including schedules, productivity assumptions, equipment requirements, and labor estimates.
Contribute to early operational readiness frameworks, including developing standards and procedures
Conduct mining equipment selection tradeoff studies and work closely with OEMs to deliver fit for purpose equipment on time and ready for work in the Kings Mountain mining project
Assist with mine‑site layout planning and integration with downstream processing and surface facilities, including infrastructure planning
Work with environmental, permitting, processing, construction, and planning teams to ensure aligned project development
Provide mine engineering inputs for regulatory submissions and environmental documentation
Develop and maintain mine engineering standards, procedures, and best practices supporting safe and productive mining
Support the preparation of industry compliant reports with mining performance data.
Monitor the mining performance of the operation against the approved mine plan and corresponding KPIs, and develop continuous improvement initiatives through data diagnostics to promote best in class performance
Competencies
Demonstrated capability with open pit mine design and scheduling software across short-, medium, and long-term horizons with a strategic focus
Open pit drill and blast design and operations experience
Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply inputs for mine engineering
Strong attention to detail, and ability to think critically and strategically
Ability to collaborate and influence across different functions, including mining and process operations, technical services, environmental and corporate
Ability to build relationships both internal and external to the organization, including with technical experts and vendors
Ability to develop and review mine operating and capital cost estimates
Strong problem solving, analysis and decision-making skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
What You Bring
Required:
Minimum B.S. or Engineering degree in Mining
7+ years of mine engineering and operations experience
Strong knowledge of surface mining methods for hard‑rock deposits
Proficient mine design and scheduling software
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. mining regulatory (MSHA) and permitting processes
It’d be great if you also have:
Experience evaluating and implementing new mining technologies
Demonstrated team leadership experience
Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS/ArcView
Multi‑commodity mining experience
Underground mining experience
Experience in mine commissioning and start-up
Success Indicators
Delivery of complete, defensible mine engineering inputs that support ongoing study and design development
Clear, data‑driven recommendations for mine optimization, design, scheduling, and fleet strategy
Effective cross‑team collaboration and communication of risks, assumptions, and opportunities
Contribution to engineering standards, project governance, and overall project performance
Benefits of joining Albemarle
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well‑being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together. #LI-JH3
Be an essential element to a brighter future.
Benefits of Joining Albemarle
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well‑being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.
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Worksite address
kings mountain, NC, 28086, US
Who can apply
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