PAY RATE: $120,000-$150,000 per year with benefits
WORK HOURS: Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm
LOCATION: In Office – Lakewood, CO
Job Description:
Forte Dynamics is a consulting and engineering firm that specializes in mineral resource and reserve estimation, mine planning, blasting analysis, metallurgy, process design, recovery modeling, basic and detailed engineering, and construction management services.
Forte is currently seeking a full-time Mine Planning Engineer. Top qualities include emphasis on safety, quality, timeliness, resilience, and resourcefulness. The position will center on underground design, planning, and cost estimation. Open pit experience will be an added value. Knowledge of a mining software system and AutoCAD (or similar software) is required. Second language is a plus, especially Spanish.
Benefits:
Paid time off
401(k) with matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Optional Health Savings Account
Bonus pay
Responsibilities:
Pro-active safety focus
Strategic design and mine planning for:
underground
open pit
Design of underground mine development, blasting systems, ventilation systems, ground support systems, production stopes, and haulage systems
Creation of engineering and geologic drawings for reports
Cost estimation and economic (DCF) modeling
Resources and reserve reporting for gold, silver, copper, and other precious metal mines
Flexibility in supporting both engineering and geologic aspects of projects
Teamwork with geologists, metallurgists, and other disciplines
Prepare operations and project estimates, schedules, and reports
Engineering trade-off studies including:
mine development alternatives
design of underground mining operations,
mine access,
ventilation systems,
mine services,
haulage and conveying methods
Business development for growth of the mining business
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering. Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification preferred
10 or more years mining engineering experience, including experience in underground mining
Well qualified with 3D Mine Modeling software (Vulcan, Deswik, MineSight, etc.)
Advanced excel spreadsheet skills is also a requirement in this role
Experience in both short term and long term mine planning.
Sound technical skills in underground mining. Operational experience will be an advantage
Proficient in mine design, mine planning, scheduling and budgeting. Strategic mine design skills are an advantage
Able to research and analyze complex information
Skilled in managing large/complex projects
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Qualifications as a Qualified Person (QP)
Second language Spanish preferred
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Internet Publishing
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