Mining Engineer Consultant

THE POSITION

Are you ready to embrace a role that leverages your expertise in tackling intricate challenges through the lens of mining engineering? The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for a seasoned professional to enhance our team within the Bituminous Mine Safety Division. Seize this opportunity to channel your dedication to mine safety, ensuring a secure and healthy environment for both miners and the citizens of Pennsylvania.

Apply now and make a meaningful impact!

In this position, you will deliver technical and engineering support within the Bureau of Mine Safety, ensuring that operations are carried out efficiently and effectively, with a primary focus on safeguarding both underground miners and the public. You will engage in advanced analytical, developmental, evaluative, and consultative tasks to devise solutions for complex mining engineering challenges, necessitating innovative applications of engineering principles.

Additionally, you will conduct technical reviews of mine plans that have already been assessed by mine inspectors and supervisors, covering critical aspects such as roof control, ventilation, mine operating systems, protection against inundation hazards, gas and oil well pillar designs, approval of diesel equipment, and the adoption of new methods, as well as mine opening and sealing plans, final mine maps, and the evaluation of mine safety zones.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time, up to 3 days per week. To telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in New Stanton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Two years as a Mining Engineer or Mining Engineering Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or five years of professional mining engineering experience.
• You must possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists or by the applicable licensing body of another state.
• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Successful candidates with an out‑of‑state Professional Engineer license will be required to produce a valid Pennsylvania Professional Engineer license within their initial six‑month probationary period.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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