Kiewit · 5 days ago
Kiewit Mining Group - Senior Mining Engineer
Kiewit is one of North America’s leading contract mining companies, and they are seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to support their mining operations throughout North America. This role involves overseeing mine planning, managing budgets, and training Field Engineers while collaborating with various departments on special projects.
Responsibilities
Support and implement short range and long range mine planning operations to support active mines, mine infrastructure projects and other heavy civil related projects
Cost tracking and developing annual and life of mine budgets
Special projects
Design, develop work plans and costs to support projects for mining activities
Ability to manage and oversee these projects, including supporting or directly supervising employees performing this work
Train and support Field Engineers new to the company and projects we support
Perform estimates for new contract opportunities
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other natural science engineering fields
3+ years of experience
Ability to travel and relocate as needed
Ability to freely access all points of a project site in a wide-ranging climates and environments, including the ability to climb off and on equipment
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Preferred
Mining, Mining Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
Benefits
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
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