Regional Mine Engineer

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Our organization knows our people make it happen, so we reward our talent by providing them with ample opportunities to further develop their knowledge, interests, and career. Throughout our organization, we provide a safety-first environment, where collaboration occurs across teams, and diversity and inclusivity are seen and felt in our workspaces, all the while challenging one another to grow.

If our core values, our employee development opportunities, and our work environment resonate with you, Lhoist North America may be the place for you!

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RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Lead Safety

• Provide active involvement and leadership in LNA Safety programs;

• Ensure consistent application of the highest level of safety into design and plans

Mine Planning (Regional)

• Lead the development of regional mine plans (as applicable),

• Ensure consistent application of Lhoist mine planning standards and programs across the region,

• Provide training and support to the individual sites in the rollout and use of the various Lhoist standards, tools, and programs.

Mine Planning (Site)

• Lead the Quarry/Mine Mining Team in the development and implementation of the mine plans/schedules.  This includes ensuring revisions to the various mine plans are completed and updated on a timely basis;

• Lead the development and revision of the various Geological, As-built, QC and other deposit computer models;

• Tracking performance and compliance of the quarry/mine operations team to the published mine plans, documenting the conditions that lead to issues which will to be utilized in the next revision cycle;

Technical Design / Data Analysis:

• Able to gather, sort, and analyze various sources of information (mobile equipment, surveys, cost databases, and related) to determine specific production and performance information;

• Able to use this information to develop safe, technically competent, economically sound design documents, programs, cost models, and studies;

Project Management:

• Lead the development of project scope and conducted preliminary planning, preparing design documents, and cost models;

• Lead the CAPEX process through technical and financial evaluations, as needed;

• Lead in contractor vetting and selection;

• Function as needed in various project team roles

Site Visits / Audits:

• Coordinate and conduct routine technical inspections, audits, review meetings, and work sessions at the various quarries and mines;

• Provide on-site support, technical expertise, or other assistance as requested by the sites or quarries to address or support technical issues;

Perform other duties as needed

ATTRIBUTES:

• Experience with CAD based computer software.

• Experience with GPS survey equipment.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and oral communications skills, presentation skills and work effectively in a team environment.

• Physically and emotionally able to work in a mine environment (Above ground and/or underground)

•  Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, if needed.

• Must be willing to be hands-on and not afraid to perform other work assigned to help the team be successful.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.

• Must have strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Must be able to lead and work within a team organization relying predominately on influential / informal management methods;

• Possesses a high standard of integrity and able to the gain respect and confidence of employees on all levels of the organizations;

• Possesses superior intellect and creativity to grasp new concepts quickly;

• Demonstrates a strong technical and analytical competence and is detail oriented;