Mine Planning Engineer

The individual will be responsible to perform mining engineering and survey functions for one or more mines.

Martin Marietta is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join the Enterprise Excellence team and to provide world-class operations support. This position will closely collaborate with operations and other operations services teams to assist in the safe and efficient execution of open-pit quarry as well as sand and gravel operations. This individual will also support continuous improvement of the business processes and operational excellence across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:

Perform and/or support mine planning for open pit and sand and gravel operations

Lead continuous improvement in mine planning through the development and maintenance of standards and best practices

Working with operations management and other operation services groups to develop short, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans for operations quarries, pits, and mines

Analyzing geological data and recommend optimal extraction sequences and equipment utilization

Conducting feasibility studies and economic evaluations to assess the viability of new mining projects

Monitoring and tracking mining progress, identifying and addressing deviations and recommending reconciliation plans

Collaborating with operations and operations support teams on the execution of mine plans

Providing creative solutions for mine planning and site development, as well as cost-effective options for operations management

Requirements:

Hold a bachelor’s degree in mining, geological, or civil engineering

Have 2+ years of experience in mine planning, preferably for aggregate or industrial mineral mining operations

Have experience in developing mine plans for surface and underground operations

Have experience with exploration drilling and geologic interpretation

Possess or can obtain a professional engineering (PE) or geology (PG) license

Qualifications/

Skills:

Strong commitment to leadership in the Company’s world-class safety culture

Experience in mine planning utilizing Carlson, GEOVIA, and/or MAPTEK Mining software programs; experience with Carlson preferred

Knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS applications, and Microsoft Office computer skills

Knowledge and experience with Stonemont, Plant Flow, and/or Aggflow software a plus Experience operating UAVs/drones for mine sites, including conducting site surveys and measuring stockpiles. FAA Part 107 certification and experience with Propeller area Superb time management and judgment skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing

Strong interpersonal skills; self-motivated with the ability to work productively in both individual and group settings

Through strategic thinking, manage and create easy-to-follow plans to guide site planning and development

Project management and practical application experience; experience in capital project support and/or management

Out-of-town travel required