Mine Engineer

Job Category: Engineering, Technical Analysis & Support

Requisition Number: MINEE
008148

• Posted :
  October 29, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Bremond, TX 76629, USA

• Pay or shift range: $73,200 USD to $115,200 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The Walnut Creek Coal Mine is a prominent surface coal mine featuring state-of-the-art equipment, including an 80-cubic-yard dragline, a 29-cubic-yard mass excavator, a 24-cubic-yard hydraulic backhoe, and a fleet of 150-ton end-dump trucks. The captive lignite operation produces over 2 million tons annually and uses a blending program to ensure consistent-quality fuel for a 308-megawatt power plant.

Opportunity Summary

The Mine Engineer will be integral in driving production optimization and ensuring strict adherence to safety standards at Walnut Creek Mining Company. This role involves creating and executing strategic production plans, managing GPS design files, and leveraging advanced drone technology for accurate data collection to enhance mine planning and operational performance. By fostering cross-departmental collaboration and championing continuous improvement, the Mine Engineer will play a crucial role in achieving production targets while upholding the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Your scope of responsibility as Mine Engineer includes the following primary functions:

• Perform all work in strict compliance with the Walnut Creek Mining Company Safety Handbook, prioritizing safety at all times.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to assess work area conditions, identify potential hazards, and implement controls before starting work.
• Communicate through radio, email, Teams, and phone systems in accordance with FCC and Walnut Creek Mining Company requirements to support effective coordination and information sharing.
• Uphold NAES values and standards to maintain a safe, healthy, and clean work environment.
• Develop, implement, and communicate biweekly mine plans that optimize production and meet budget and forecast KPIs.
• Maintain and communicate weekly soil sampling maps and databases to support production optimization and permit compliance.
• Support the development and communication of designs associated with biweekly mine plans.
• Manage GPS design files, ensuring each device contains only active, current designs to minimize errors and improve field accuracy.
• Conduct and process weekly and monthly drone surveys to provide accurate aerial data for mine planning and operational decisions.
• Update the equipment sheet database to ensure accurate documentation of mining activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and optimize operations through innovative approaches and continuous improvement.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure operational and production plans are realistic, informed, and achievable.
• Compile and report weekly and monthly mine production statistics, including material production, equipment availability, and utilization, providing stakeholders with production reports and KPI analyses.
• Coordinate biweekly mine planning, KPI, and production performance meetings to review progress, analyze metrics, and resolve issues affecting production.
• Provide field surveying support and perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working

Relationships

The Mine Engineer reports to the Mine Engineering Manager and may also take direction from the Mine Manager.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include prolonged standing and walking on uneven, rough, or inclined surfaces; climbing stairs, ladders, and equipment; and working at heights or in confined locations. Frequent lifting, carrying, and maneuvering of materials or tools weighing up to 50 pounds is expected.

Coal mining environments may include underground or surface settings, confined spaces, low-clearance areas, and…