Senior Project Engineer
- Employer
- Hecla Mining Company
- Location
- Juneau, AK, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 20, 2021
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- Category
- Engineering
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
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POSITION SUMMARY
The successful candidate will manage all aspects of Greens Creek Mine’s Project Engineering. The Senior Project Engineer will oversee and coordinate project budgeting, scheduling & reporting, infrastructure design & execution, and QA/QC aspects of UG capital projects and initiatives.
Projects range from the simple to complex and encompass all facets of the operation from the surface physical plant to underground infrastructure installations. May include, but not limited to: backfill distribution, utility distribution, mine dewatering, muck storage, transport & logistics (infrastructure raises, automation), mine ventilation & general mine process improvements. Preparation of yearly capital & operating budgets, preparation of expenditure authority documentation, and oversight of procurement processes required for project execution. This position reports to the Chief Mine Engineer.
Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities AND Accountabilities
Include, but are not limited to:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leadership Competencies
Departmental Responsibilities
Education and/or Experience
Competencies
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; use hand and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must be able to talk and hear.
Other Physical Demands
Vision:
Speaking:
Hearing:
Employees may be exposed to underground work environments; outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in the mill and other work environments can be very loud. This position may occasionally require work on nights or weekends.
ABOUT US
Greens Creek
The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island, 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine employing approximately 425 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.
Community
Juneau, Alaska's capital, is the third largest city in the state. Like Alaska, Juneau is full of contrasts, a sophisticated cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Nestled at the base of mountains overlooking the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is surrounded by intercoastal waterways, lush rain forests, rugged mountainsides, and awe-inspiring glaciers. This small city has it all, the adventure of the "last frontier" as well as a good education system, year-round cultural and sports activities, a wide variety of entertainment, world class fishing and wildlife viewing, temperate weather, and a strong sense of community. Juneau is rich in mining history and Greens Creek is proud to contribute to that heritage by operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Compensation & Benefits
Hecla Greens Creek offers competitive pay based on experience and an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as other coverages such as disability coverage and life insurance. Retirement benefits include a pension plan and 401(k) with company match.
Applications & Resumes
The successful candidate will manage all aspects of Greens Creek Mine’s Project Engineering. The Senior Project Engineer will oversee and coordinate project budgeting, scheduling & reporting, infrastructure design & execution, and QA/QC aspects of UG capital projects and initiatives.
Projects range from the simple to complex and encompass all facets of the operation from the surface physical plant to underground infrastructure installations. May include, but not limited to: backfill distribution, utility distribution, mine dewatering, muck storage, transport & logistics (infrastructure raises, automation), mine ventilation & general mine process improvements. Preparation of yearly capital & operating budgets, preparation of expenditure authority documentation, and oversight of procurement processes required for project execution. This position reports to the Chief Mine Engineer.
Safety, Health & Environmental Responsibilities AND Accountabilities
Include, but are not limited to:
- Must be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as condition of employment
- Display due diligence in safety & health, and environmental matters and lead by example to ensure the successful implementation of the Safety & Health Management System, and the Environmental Management System
- Promote open communication and cooperation
- Ensure that all employees, contractors, and visitors are informed of safety, health, and environmental issues on site and distribute relevant safety, health, and environmental information
- Ensure Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) are completed for appropriate tasks and participate in the process
- Undertake safety and health audits and inspections and interact with personnel concerning improving work practices and following up on action items
- Support all personnel in achieving and maintaining desired safety, health, and environmental outcomes
- Recognize superior safety, health, and environmental performance to help increase commitment and participation
- Manage, notify, report, and investigate incidents and hazards in a timely manner as required
- Manage compliance with safety and health requirements and ensure issues are being addressed prior to commencement of work (such as permits completed, isolations checked, and tagging completed)
- Manage compliance with federal and state environmental regulations to ensure a field presence on a routine basis
- Verify that personnel hold the appropriate qualifications and licenses
- Monitor the safe use and control of all tools and equipment
- Promote and assist in the implementation of site safety initiatives and safety-monitoring tools
- Attend and monitor pre-start and toolbox meetings, ensuring they are conducted and minutes are prepared, issued, and action items developed as appropriate
- Assist in preparing and contributing to monthly safety, health and environmental reporting
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leadership Competencies
- Employee focus—manage difficult employee situations, respond promptly to employee needs, and keep commitments
- Problem solving—identify and resolve problems in a timely manner as well gather and analyze information skillfully
- Interpersonal skills—maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas, and exhibit willingness to try new things
- Communication—speak clearly and persuasively in a positive manner, edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively, and read and interpret written information
- Planning/organizing—prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans
- Quality control—demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality
- Adaptability—adapt to a complex and dynamic work environment, including delays and unexpected events, creating ongoing need to reassess and manage changing priorities that may conflict at times
- Dependability—consistently follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance
- Self-awareness—recognize and understand moods, emotions, and drives of self; as well as their effect on others
- Self-regulation—control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods and the propensity to suspend judgment
- Motivation—bring a passion to work for reasons which go beyond money or status and have a propensity to pursue goals with energy and persistence
- Empathy—understand the emotional makeup of people and have skill in treating people according to their emotional reactions
- Social skills—proficient in managing relationships and building networks while finding common ground and building rapport
Departmental Responsibilities
- Provide technical/engineering support for the various mine service/support activities (i.e. backfill, mine utilities, ventilation, mine improvement projects, procurement.)
- Conduct QA/QC audits concerning excavations and installations for adherence to design.
- Design and execute solutions that address operational constraints and process optimization.
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems.
- Work with both short and long-range planners to develop plans and schedules that meet business needs.
- Work closely with mine operations and support groups to ensure identified needs are addressed through project scope and execution.
- Conduct engineering and economic evaluations to determine a course of action.
- Manage projects of various size and complexity, including contractor management.
- Ensure a safe working environment so that 'Everyone goes home safe Today' in accordance with engineering practices and ethics. Reviews designs and approves changes; works to develop technical solutions; serves as team leader.
- Prepares technical reports, project progress reports, and project review meeting reports. Prepares and maintains comprehensive technical documentation.
- Effective working independently, coordinating activities of the design team, and soliciting outside as needed.
- Perform project management activities including preparing and analyzing professional services contracts, managing the quality and financial performance of projects, and identifying and resolving budget and schedule issues.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree in mining or civil engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
- 5 or more years of experience in mining engineering work after graduation.
- Preferably experience in project management
- Experience working with engineering firms.
Competencies
- Proven leadership skills.
- Analytical and strong organizational skills, with excellent written and verbal ability.
- Proficiency with related software tools.
- Excellence in time management; attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly.
- Knowledge of mine infrastructure systems (i.e. electrical, pumping, compressed air).
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; use hand and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must be able to talk and hear.
Other Physical Demands
Vision:
- Able to judge distances and spatial relationships to avoid accidents while driving and walking underground and on the surface
- Have clarity of vision while operating machinery, reading gauges, and placing tools
- Have clarity of vision for distances while navigating within the mine and access roads efficiently and safely
- Able to adjust varying points of reference while safely navigating the terrain, maintaining awareness of traffic, and operating tools and machinery
- Able to identify vehicles, machinery, and people in peripheral vision
Speaking:
- Able to clearly communicate with co-workers and supervisors on the radio and in person
Hearing:
- Must wear hearing protection if working in the mill or in the mine (paste plant)
Employees may be exposed to underground work environments; outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in the mill and other work environments can be very loud. This position may occasionally require work on nights or weekends.
ABOUT US
Greens Creek
The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island, 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine employing approximately 425 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.
Community
Juneau, Alaska's capital, is the third largest city in the state. Like Alaska, Juneau is full of contrasts, a sophisticated cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Nestled at the base of mountains overlooking the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is surrounded by intercoastal waterways, lush rain forests, rugged mountainsides, and awe-inspiring glaciers. This small city has it all, the adventure of the "last frontier" as well as a good education system, year-round cultural and sports activities, a wide variety of entertainment, world class fishing and wildlife viewing, temperate weather, and a strong sense of community. Juneau is rich in mining history and Greens Creek is proud to contribute to that heritage by operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Compensation & Benefits
Hecla Greens Creek offers competitive pay based on experience and an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as other coverages such as disability coverage and life insurance. Retirement benefits include a pension plan and 401(k) with company match.
Applications & Resumes
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