Position: JR MINE PLANNING ENGINEER
Junior Mine Planning Engineer
Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!
At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P Mid Cap 400 index.
Role Overview:
Join our experienced technical services team! As the Junior Mine Planning Engineer in the Central Region, you will assess mine operations and develop mine plans across the Central Region which includes ND, MN, SD, IA, and TX. Location of work is Grand Forks, ND.
Duties and/or Responsibilities:
Gather and utilize geologic mapping, drill data, hydrologic information, quality testing results, topography, aerial photography, survey data, sales forecasts, and other mine planning data to design 3-D min plans and mining/stripping schedules.Gather, review, analyze and document property lines, mining setbacks, easements, zoning, special use agreements, neighborhood concerns and other site-specific land use information as necessary for mine planning process.Generate and maintain an updated life-of-mine site plan for all locations. Maintain aerial photos and topographic maps/site maps in an up to date and current status. Assist with reserve documentation.Monitor long term mine development and identify/advise on current and future mining challenges. Develop and communicate reserve estimates, short-term mine plans, long-term mine plans, and mine reclamation plans.Assist operations personnel in complying with permit conditions, laws, regulations, guidelines and in maintaining the systems necessary for compliance.Assist in the preparation of presentations, documentations, reports and maps as needed.Estimate stripping volumes, prepare stripping plans and assist with preparation of stripping bid packages.Participate in zoning efforts, special projects and property acquisitions as necessaryIdentify opportunities to increase efficiencies, maximize reserve recovery, reduce costs, minimize wastes and reduce impacts to neighbors. Assist operations managers with efforts to lower operating costsWork in a very diverse geological setting.Some overnight travel will be required to perform the work.Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organizational skills.Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).Able to work independently and under time constraints.Ability to speak Spanish is a benefit within various regions.Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or similar (e.g., civil engineering, geology).Zero to three years of proven experience in the aggregate materials industry.Knowledge of basic mining engineering, geologic concepts and regulations/statutes which affect mine planning.Proficient with MS Office suite ofExcellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.Ability to hold and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.Preferred Requirements:
Three or more years of proven experience in the aggregate materials industry.Proficient with mining and CAD-related software (e.g., Carlson, Vulcan, AutoCAD).Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts401(k) with Company MatchProfit SharingPaid Time OffPaid Sick Time8 Paid HolidaysCompany Paid Life and AD&D InsuranceShort-term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramYears of Service RecognitionVoluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and DependentsCritical Illness PlanAccident Coverage PlanHospital IndemnityAdditional Information:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.
