Division Mine Planner
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Compliance, Civil Engineering
Division Mine Planner
Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.
Rogers Group is currently seeking a Division Mine Planner to join our Operations Service and Support team based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This position plays a critical role in supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable aggregate operations through mine planning, geological evaluation, reserve management, and operational support. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who enjoys balancing office-based planning and analysis with field work at active quarry operations.
The Division Mine Planner will work closely with operations leadership, geology, environmental, land management, and engineering teams to develop short term and long term mine plans that align with production goals, regulatory requirements, and company objectives. This position combines technical expertise, field work, strategic planning, and cross functional collaboration to support the continued growth and success of our operations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain short term and long term mine plans for aggregate operations.
- Create pit designs, stripping plans, reclamation plans, reserve estimates, and phased mine development schedules.
- Perform reserve analysis, geological interpretation, and resource evaluations to support operational and strategic planning.
- Utilize mine planning and mapping software such as Carlson, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and similar systems.
- Analyze operational data and mine performance metrics to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, reserve recovery, and cost reduction.
- Collaborate with operations leadership to align mine plans with production targets, processing requirements, and site-specific constraints.
Geological and Field Support:
- Manage investigative drilling projects including diamond core, auger, and rotary hammer drilling.
- Create and maintain detailed geological core logs and associated documentation.
- Coordinate quality control testing and communication with third party laboratories.
- Collect and maintain geological, survey, and mapping data to support planning and operational decisions.
- Perform field data collection using surveying equipment, GPS systems, drones, and related technology.
- Conduct field visits to active quarry sites to support planning, investigation, and operational needs.
Land, Permitting, and Compliance Support:
- Gather, review, and document property boundaries, setbacks, easements, zoning requirements, agreements, and other land use information relevant to mine planning.
- Assist with the preparation of mine plans and documentation required for regulatory agencies and permitting processes.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders on mine planning and permitting related projects.
Business and Strategic Support:
- Assist with feasibility studies, operational improvement projects, and capital planning initiatives.
- Prepare reports, presentations, maps, and supporting documentation for leadership and operational teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, operational efficiency, reserve utilization, and long term mine development strategies.
- Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices within the aggregate and mining industries.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience in mine planning, geology, aggregate operations, or a related technical field preferred.
- Experience with aggregate mining operations, drilling programs, reserve modeling, GIS, or QA/QC processes is preferred.
- Professional Geologist (PG), Fundamentals of Geology (FG), or Professional Engineer (PE) certifications are a plus, but not required.
Technical
Skills:
- Working knowledge of surface mining methods, mine planning principles, and aggregate operations.
- Experience with Carlson, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, GIS…
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