Description

 Position Title:    Quarry Engineer    

 Location:             Martinsburg Cement Plant         State: WV

 Function:             Quarry Operations

 BRIEF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

To provide technical support for the Martinsburg quarry department focused on optimizing the operation of the quarry by using modern methods of analysis, engineering, planning, scheduling, project management and leadership.  This includes, but is not limited to, short term mine and production planning, blast optimization, analyzing equipment performance, engineering, project management, and other technical services to ensure that defined goals of the Quarry are achieved and sustained.

NATURE & SCOPE:

Ø  Responsible to support the quarry operation in all technical aspects of mining and geological engineering which includes, but is not limited to :

o   Short  term mine planning and sequencing, creating and updating AutoCAD drawings, ground control, surveying,and improvement plans.

o   Short term mine production planning (weekly plans).

o   Drilling and blasting program (BOT) performance tracking and improvements plans aimed at improving safety, environmental compliance, performance, and costs.

o   Mobile equipment performance tracking and improvement plans.

o   Rock quality control and optimization, from the mine to the plant, aimed at providing required material quality as well as maximizing rock reserves.

o   Utilization of KPI tracking, including database management, to develop and implement efficient and low cost mining practices and conditions. Use of this data to suggest and implement productivity improvements in all aspects of the quarry operation.

o   Mine design improvements aimed at improving safety, fleet and manpower efficiency, and costs.

o   Implementation of engineering projects as specified by quarry strategic mine plans.

o   Specific planning and sequencing of  surface mining operations around and/or on top of historical underground workings.  This includes coordination with technical consultants, mine planning and sequencing, blast performance monitoring, ground control and surveying, and creating and updating drawings.

o   Operation of mining technology as required, including drones, survey devices, and software.

o   Water control tracking, optimization, and related projects.

o   Research, Implement and utilize cutting edge mining tools and methods such as the use of GPS, mine planning and scheduling software, continuous equipment data collections systems, automation, etc. aimed at safe, low cost, high efficiency quarry operations.

Ø  Manage, from concept to completion, quarry improvement projects.

Ø  Ensure continuing efforts towards optimization and improvement of mine production.

Ø  Support for day to day quarry contractor management.

Ø  Support and/or participate in the Quarry improvement groups, committees, programs, etc.

Ø  Responsible to assist the Quarry Manager in the preparation of annual budgets based on annual production rate, productivity improvement needs and TYTP requirements.

Ø  Responsible to follow established medium and long term mine plans, or request changes to the corporate mining and raw materials technical group. 

Ø  Support Argos corporate mining and raw materials initiatives and projects.

Ø  Responsible for maintaining upward and downward communication with peers and subordinates.

Ø  Work with quarry hourly personnel to accomplish optimization goals

Ø  Responsible for maintaining MSHA required documentation.

Ø  Relief supervision when needed. 

Ø  Other tasks as assigned

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Ø  Holistic understanding and support of the quarry operation aimed at a safe operation that meets environmental requirements, respects long and medium term mine strategy, delivers customer requirements, and drives an efficient and low cost mining operation.

Ø  Technical support for quarry operations.

Ø  Ensure short, medium, and long term mine plan supports mine production requirements in terms of tonnage and chemistry. 

Ø  Support and implement corporate mining and raw material initiatives.

Ø  Team achievement of product quality commitments (MQOs).

Ø  Team achievement of cost commitments (budget and forecasts).

Ø  Operating within operating permits (air, water, etc.)

Ø  Follow and provide leadership in all safe work rules and practices.

Ø  Communicate any safety, environmental, or operational concerns to management.

Ø  Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for the quarry mining and reclamation.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Educational Requirements:

Ø  BS in Mining or Geological Engineering or a BS in engineering or geology  with mine engineering experience accepted.

Experience/Skills Requirements:

Ø  Strong commitment to safety

Ø  Minimum 3 years of mine / quarry engineering experience 

Ø  Strong interest in career development

Ø  Requires proven experience with all aspects of mine planning using computerized systems working with GPS, AutoCAD, mine planning,and or similar programs (Surpac or Carlson Mining experience preferred).

Ø  Proven technical experience with drilling and blasting, mine planning, fleet tracking and optimization, rock quality control, and operations 

Ø  Excellent leadership skills 

Ø  Strong communication skills

Ø  Ability to achieve success by managing multiple tasks and objectives

Ø  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

Ø  Ability to be successful working with limited direct supervision

Ø  Excellent planning skills

Ø  Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

Ø  Strong computer literacy with various software programs including Excel, Access, SAP, AutoCAD, etc.

Ø  Flexible team player able to deal with adverse human and technical situations.

Ø  Cement experience preferred.

Ø  Licensed for drone operation under FAA part 107 is a plus.