Supervisor Mining Engineer

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

We're Coming Back Together To Be Together 100% In Office

At Vulcan Materials, we believe that the heart of our success lies in the strength of our engagement, our connection, and our commitment to developing our people. We are excited to restore the collaborative in-person environment that fuels our innovation and growth. This move is not just about being physically present; it's about reigniting the spirit that comes from face-to-face interactions, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture where every voice is heard and everyone thrives.

What You'll Do:

Supervisor. Responsibilities include directing and coaching, 1-3 employees, giving them frequent and regular feedback and direction, quarterly performance dialogues, directly reviewing expenses and expense reports, hiring and termination when appropriate, succession planning, and recommending annual salary increases. This contains a mentorship component to guide the team members to personal and professional success.

Mine Planning. Gathers and utilizes 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 mine plans and mining/stripping schedules. Develops and communicates reserve estimates, short-term mine plans, long-term mine plans, and mine reclamation plans. Estimates stripping volumes, prepares stripping plans and assists with preparation of stripping bid packages.

Land Management. Provide functional and technical support for effective management of land and leasehold assets. Participate in projects with cross-functional teams to address business opportunities or challenges. Provides environmental and land expertise for new projects. Advises and supports on land management practices and processes including land acquisition, land divestment, permitting and zoning, and others.

Analyze and Document Land Use Information. Gather, review, analyze, and document property lines, mining setbacks, easements, zoning, special use agreements, neighbor concerns, and other site-specific land use information as necessary for the mine planning process.

Permitting. Secures land-use entitlements, monitors and manages compliance with operating permits. Supports aggregate operations in maintaining compliance with land use entitlements and resource agency permits.

Oversee Consultant Work. Oversee consultant work for permitting projects, land-management and mine engineering projects.

Generate and Maintain Site Plans and Maps. Generate and maintain an updated life-of-mine site plan for all locations. Maintain aerial photos and topographic maps/site maps on the network server in an up-to-date and current status. Assist with reserve documentation.

Ensure Compliance. Verifies accuracy of legal descriptions of properties; resolves ownership disputes; updates property records. Assists the legal department on property matters.

Prepare Presentations. Assist in the preparation of presentations, documentations, reports, and maps as needed.

Champion Continuous Improvement. Identify opportunities to increase efficiencies, maximize reserve recovery, reduce costs, minimize wastes, and reduce impacts to neighbors. Assist operations managers with efforts to lower operating costs. Assists operations managers with efforts to improve safety, increase efficiency and lower operating costs. Works with Division personnel to support, and participate in public outreach programs.

Travel. 30% travel is required with occasional overnight stays.

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Skills You'll Need:

Education.

B.Sc. in Mining Engineering (preferred) or in an associated technical field such as Geology, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering with mine planning experience.

Experience. 5 years or more of mining engineering, geology, land Management, permitting or operations experience preferred. Previous experience in supervising employees is a plus. Knowledge of the aggregate mining industry is helpful, but not required. PE/CPG preferred, but not required.

Industry Knowledge. Solid knowledge of mining engineering and geologic concepts, as well as of the federal, state, and local regulations and statutes that affect mine planning.

Functional Knowledge. Must have the ability, either…