Mine Planning Engineer

The individual will be responsible to perform mining engineering and survey functions for one or more mines.

Martin Marietta is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join the Enterprise Excellence team and to provide world-class operations support. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or support mine planning for open pit and sand and gravel operations
• Lead continuous improvement in mine planning through the development and maintenance of standards and best practices
• Working with operations management and other operation services groups to develop short, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans for operations quarries, pits, and mines
• Analyzing geological data and recommend optimal extraction sequences and equipment utilization
• Conducting feasibility studies and economic evaluations to assess the viability of new mining projects
• Monitoring and tracking mining progress, identifying and addressing deviations and recommending reconciliation plans
• Collaborating with operations and operations support teams on the execution of mine plans
• Providing 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
  
  

Qualifications/Skills

• 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 area
• 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