Job Description
Here at RiverStone Group, we have spent the last 125+ years working to be the best at what we do.Through our various high quality products, we provide the building blocks used to construct and beautify the homes, schools, and businesses that people in our community encounter every day! As one of the largest privately owned U.S. companies in our industry, we have a proven track record of stability, with know-how that has been passed down and built upon throughout the generations.
To help continue our success, we are looking for a full-time
Mining Engineer for our corporate headquarters in Davenport, IA.This position is instrumental in developing, updating, and implementing short-term, intermediate, and long-term mine plans for open pit limestone and granite operations.Company operations are located in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri.Candidates must be willing to work within all locations and travel as necessary (<10% overnight travel).The successful candidate will work in a fully integrated team of engineering, geological, environmental, and technical professionals performing at a high level to accomplish our corporate objectives.This position will offer the candidate an opportunity to design and plan for a wide variety of mining operations from "hard-rock" multi-bench pits, to sand and gravel dredging operations, utilizing many different material handling methods including loader-carry, truck haulage, and significant conveyor transport.Our operations are located in major metropolitan, suburban, and rural areas, each of which brings unique challenges.
We offer a competitive wage and benefits package including Health & Dental Insurance, paid Holidays and Vacation, 401k with Company match, company vehicle, and more!
Major Mining Engineer Responsibilities include (but not limited to); - Mine planning and design; to include short term overburden removal and mining sequences, and mid-term and "life-of-mine" plans.
- Solicit input from, and communicate plans to, Operations Management.
- Assist with the development of bid contract specifications, and requests for quotes.
- Perform GPS, total station, bathymetry, and aerial drone surveys as the back-up, or occasional assistant to the Staff Surveyor.
- Oversight and coordination of overburden removal projects on an as-needed basis.
- Technical assistance for all operations to include slope stability analysis, hydrology and drainage projects, reclamation, and haulage/conveying analysis.
Mining Engineer Qualifications; - BS in Mining Engineering from a U.S. accredited University required.
- 3+ years of experience in open pit mine design and planning required.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D needed.
- Surpac mine planning software experience preferred.
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle FAA license helpful.
- GPS surveying experience helpful.
- Excellent organizational, oral, written, and analytical skills required.
This is a great time to join one of the Midwest's leading aggregate producers. If this Mining Engineer position sounds like a good fit for you, apply today!
Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background checks required.RiverStone Group is an EO-Affirmative Action employer for all including Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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