The Engineer I, II, III or Senior - Mining is responsible for a diverse range of mine planning projects that are based on sound engineering, financial, and safety principals.  As required, the Engineer will undertake mine design, mine planning, mine production reporting and project related work.

Note: There is one position available and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Engineer I - Mining, Engineer II - Mining, Engineer III - Mining, or Senior Engineer - Mining. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Colowyo business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Engineer I - Mining (NB18)

Hiring Salary Range: $61,472.01 to $76,840.01

Engineer II - Mining (NB20)

Hiring Salary Range: $74,382.95 to $92,978.69

Engineer III - Mining (NB22)

Hiring Salary Range: $90,004.24 to $112,5005.30

Senior Engineer - Mining (NB23)

Hiring Salary Range: $99,001.20 to $123,751.50

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promotes safety in work products and by personal example.

Performs short and longs range mine planning for draglines, truck shovel/loader/excavator/dozers and pit designs, scheduling, volumetrics, dragline range diagrams, drilling & blast designs, coal inventory planning.

Responsible for mine modeling, forecasting, and scheduling. Administers to and/or performs surveying duties. Performs mine production data calculations, compilation and reporting.

Contributes to the annual budgeting process including cost and financial analysis.

Coordinate and direct work with outside consulting, engineering, and construction firms. Engage consultant and subcontractors, as needed.

Assist in regulatory permitting, as needed. Performs reclamation planning and designs.

Understands and promotes process improvement and change initiatives.

Completes other assignments, as required, to meet business needs.

Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) standards, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

Safety: Maintain safety awareness and comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures to assure a safe working environment. Properly wear and care for applicable safety gear and equipment. Identify and communicate unsafe conditions to supervisor, coworkers, and the Safety functional area and correct or assist in resolving safety concerns and issues. Must understand and comply with the Clearance Procedure as applicable.

Culture: Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tri-State's culture embodied in the Cooperative principles and spirit and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Tri-State's culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company.

• Planning: ability to think ahead and plan within timelines and resources; develop scopes, plan and schedule work; set priorities and goals; anticipate and adjust for problems; evaluate workloads; measure and evaluate performance against established goals.
• Time management: ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player: accomplishes tasks by working with others and being a good team player. Recognizes how his/her decisions may impact others; seeks input from others.
• Computer proficiency in operating a personal computer and standard business office applications including Microsoft Office suite, databases, and other related applications.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter. 
• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High initiative and good work ethic.
• Ability to multitask and deal with complex issues.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of AutoCAD/Carlson and Microsoft Suite. Geologic modeling and Runge software skills a plus.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) Registration or Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is exposed to moderate level of noise. Majority of duties are performed indoors primarily at a desk.