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RESPEC · 1 week ago

Senior Mining or Geological Engineer

Grand Junction, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

12+ years exp

RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company that tackles complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability. The Senior Mining or Geological Engineer will be responsible for planning mine operations, mentoring other engineers, and managing engineering projects while contributing to business development activities.

Management Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of planning mine operations from exploration and mine planning to production

Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary professionals to manage engineering projects

Play a pivotal role in mentoring other Engineers

Conduct business development activities, including identifying new opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and contributing to the long-term growth and sustainability of the organization

Domestic and international travel is required for visits to client mine sites and client and corporate meetings

Qualification

Mining EngineeringMine PlanningResource OptimizationRegistered Professional EngineerMine Planning SoftwareUnderground Mining MethodsProduction PlanningProject ManagementProgramming SkillsClient InteractionMicrosoft365

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in mining, geological or civil engineering

A minimum of 12 years of experience in mining engineering including mine planning, resource optimization, and reserves planning

Registered professional engineer

Project management experience

Experience in mine planning software (e.g., Surpac, Hexagon, Vulcan, Minesched, Carlson and GIS)

Experience in underground mining methods for soft and hard rock

Experience in pit optimization software

Production planning and scheduling experience required (preference to Deswik or MineSched)

Experience with client interaction and/or management (i.e. sales, service work, business development)

Proficient in Microsoft365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Proficient in programming skills preferred (e.g. TCL, Lisp, Visual Basic, and other programming languages)

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Holidays & Paid Time Off

401(k) & ESOP with company match up to 4%

Professional Development & Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs

Company

RESPEC

RESPEC is a geoscience, engineering, data, and integrated technology solutions for major industry sectors.

Founded in 1969

Rapid City, South Dakota, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.respec.com

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