Mine Engineer
The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.
The Position
Mine EngineerJob Summary
Mine Engineer - Location: Gleason, TN
Summary:
Works with Mine Manager, Operations Manager and Division Mining and Geology group to develop effective short to mid term mining sequencing to optimize operations and life of mine.
Supports divisional mine planning team with long term, life of mine planning.
Works under the direction of the Mine Manager to develop mine plans, ensuring the plan is being followed in the mine by monthly surveying using a GPS system.
Oversees the monthly reconciliation process for both internal and external material movement, as well as conduct advanced analysis of the movement.
Processes capital expenditure request for the mining department
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Collaborates with Mine Management and Division support personnel to extract minerals, considering factors such as safety, operational costs, deposit characteristics, overburden depth, and surrounding strata.
Prepares and sends a monthly dashboard report as to the state of the mining operation.
Under the oversight of the Mine manager, lays out and directs mine operations, such as location and position of excavation benches and access roads. (should be able to accomplish within one year)
Ensure adequate supplies of crude ore are available for processing plants.
Grade control block model creation and reconciliation.
Assist in preparation and submission of mine permits.
Other Duties as assigned by the Mine Manager
Education/Experience Requirements
BS in Mining Engineering, Geology, or Civil, Geotechnical related technical field
Minimum 1 year experience supporting a mining operation
Travel - up to 30% (supports Crenshaw, MS site)
Environment:
Sitting up to 70% of work time. Standing and walking up to 30% of work time.
Up to 10% travel
Skills and Attributes Requirements
Proven ability to identify the need, provide justification, and implement improvement processes
Knowledge of ArcGIS preferred
Proven ability to learn and effectively use Surpac and/or Deswik Modeling Software
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Proven ability to learn and effectively use GPS systems for surveying.
Proven ability to provide support to Operations Management in terms of monitoring production data, developing graphs, tracking equipment data thru OEM supplied software.
Position Type
Full timeand
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