Job Description

Mining Engineer

Martin Marietta is seeking a Mining Engineer to join the Enterprise Excellence team and to provide world-class operations support throughout the Western Region of the Company's West Division. 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. The Mining Engineer will be based in Denver, CO, and report to the Senior Manager, Mine Planning.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and/or support mine planning for open pit and sand and gravel operations
• Assist with continuous improvement in mine planning through the development and maintenance of standards and best practices
• Work with operations management and other operation services groups to develop short, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans for operations quarries, pits, and mines
• Analyze geological data and recommend optimal extraction sequences and equipment utilization
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations to assess the viability of new mining projects
• Monitor and track mining progress, identify and address deviations, and recommend reconciliation plans
• Collaborate with operations and operations support teams on the execution of mine plans
• Provide 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 are strongly preferred
• 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 (estimated up to 30%)

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