Job Description:

Summary

The person in this position will provide mining engineering and related technical expertise to Barr's multidisciplinary project teams. Work may include mine planning (both short- and long-term) including implementation planning and development sequencing, ore blending plans, mine reclamation plans, sustainability evaluations, report writing, overall mine development studies (pre-feasibility and feasibility), and economic analysis. This person will provide technical expertise as well as manage projects involving both metal and non-metal mining. Administrative responsibilities such as business development, project management, project planning and scheduling, and workload estimating are also a part of this strategic role. This person will have the opportunity to serve as a mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, helping them develop their technical and project management skills by reviewing technical reports, providing guidance on analyses, and overseeing their financial and client management on projects. The work may require short-term, out-of-town work assignments. Salt Lake City, Denver, Reno, or Calgary are the preferred offices for this position but other locations may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mining, geotechnical, geological, or civil engineering or related discipline
  
• 10 years of related experience
  
• Proficiency with mine modeling software such as Vulcan, Deswik, Surpac, Carlson, Minesight, or similar
  
• Demonstrated leadership skills
  
• Demonstrated project organization and management skills
  
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
  
• A flexible working style and the ability to work independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs
  
• Legal authorization to work in Canada without the need for sponsorship
  
• Legal authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship or must be eligible for obtain a TN work visa
  
• Acceptable driving record
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of related experience
  
• Open pit mine and economics experience
  
• Mine operations and/or development and planning experience
  
• Professional Engineering (PE) certification or ability to obtain within one year
  
• Established network with area clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing relationships and maintain a high level of client service
  

NOTE: Some work locations may feature rough terrain typical of mining sites and may also require entering and working within facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Safety training will be provided. Applicants may be asked to participate in a drug screening program at the request of specific clients.

Colorado Applicants Only:

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000/year. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus. Our compensation comes in more ways than traditional base salary, and we believe that when all those elements are combined, our compensation is a competitive part of the total value proposition of working at Barr.

Benefits

People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked).