What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Mining Engineer position at ASARCO?
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Graduate Mining Engineer EDP position will rotate through technical and operational roles in Technical Services and Mine Operations. They will get experience planning, tracking and reconciling mine plans while getting the opportunity to execute said plans in the field via supervision. The role's intent is for recent graduates (< 1 year) to develop engineers to become well-rounded future leaders in ASARCO.
About the role:
- Rotational program to gain diverse experience in Mine Operations Supervision and Technical Services
- Operations Rotation – Will gain experience to supervise Pit Operations, Drill & Blast, and Mine Projects crews to ensuring plans are completed in a safe productive environment
- Technical Rotation - Will gain experience to provide technical leadership, proficiency in Grade Control, and direct design experience in Short- Mid- and Long-Range Planning, Technical Services projects such as geotechnical, hydrogeology, and survey, while integrating strategies to maximize value and minimize risk
- Promotional review every 18 months with a fast track to Engineer III for successful candidates at program completion
Other duties as required
Requirements:
Education & Skill Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
- A desire to be a leader, always to do your best, focus on continual improvement, and ongoing career learning
- Must have excellent computer skills with the ability to learn technical software
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, teamwork, and setting ongoing goals
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to lift and move 50 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to traverse steep areas including berms and muck piles
- Must be able to handle temperature extremes
- Must be able to walk and hike for extended periods of time
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY
- The job requires training or instruction in the area of environmental Awareness.
- This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate MSHA training.
Experience Required: No previous experience is required