Mining Engineer/Surveyor
Mining Engineer/Surveyor wanted for an established and growing anthracite coal company.
Job Description:
Qualifications:
Job Description:
- Create an atmosphere in your areas of responsibility that continually support the Company's operations.
- Assist in prospecting for and proving new potential reserves for quality, consistency, and quantity;
- Evaluate site relating to mineability and potential impediments.
- Assist in layout of exploration to maximize utility and control costs.
- Plot test results to provide cross sections and/or geologic model.
- Assist in evaluating results of exploration drilling and/or other exploration.
- Evaluate reserves estimates in relation to mine design and equipment selection.
- Assist in proving existing reserves for quality, consistency, and quantity.
- Evaluate all available data and coordinate with management and production staffs to prepare mining designs/plans. Provide field layout of mining design limits and ensure proper execution by Mine Foreman/field personnel.
- Prepare budget calculations and production schedules as required.
- Assist in surveying to lay out and locate production and exploration drill holes, conduct pit surveys, check/set operational grades and limits to comply with the mine plan and mining permit.
- Assist in conducting surveys of coal stockpiles and calculating volumes as required.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining production/cost data including pit survey volumes, equipment production, drilling & blasting costs, unit operations evaluations, etc. as necessary.
- Represent the Company at public hearings and meetings with any Regulatory Agencies and or local government bodies as necessary.
- Prepare Mining Permit applications.
- Assist in maintaining all required permits and approvals (renewals, revisions, Annual Bond Reviews, etc.).
- Prepare and submit MSHA permits and documents as required.
- Assist in developing reclamation plans to meet all applicable rules and regulations and to maximize the value of the property after mining is complete.
- Tour and inspect mine sites to ensure safe work practices and permitting compliance.
- Support adherence to mining laws and safety regulations, applicable rules and regulations for all Blaschak operations.
- Carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or scheduled form.
- Ability to effectively present information and response to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
- Assist other members of the Engineering staff as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in mining, agricultural, or civil engineering, surveying or related field; or minimum of five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Mining and/or surveying knowledge and experience.
- Knowledge of college level chemistry and mathematics.
- Self motivated with good organizational and communicative skills and the ability to work with people.
- Possess project management skills.
- Computer skills should include working in Word, Excel, and CAD, Terramodel, Carlson, or similar land modeling programs.
- Practical knowledge of local, state and federal regulations governing mining, environmental, safety and plant operations.