Mining Engineer - Aggregates

  • Allen
  • Heidelberg Materials Us, Inc.

AutoReqId: 20022BR

Pay Class: Salaried Exempt

Minimum Pay Rate: $80,810.00

Maximum Pay Rate: $111,110.00

Department: Engineering

Line of Business: Aggregates

Position Type: Full-Time

The Role and the Company

Join our team at Heidelberg Materials as a Mine Planning Engineer working within the Competence Center of Aggregates and Asphalt (CCA) based at our corporate office in Irving, TX. Be part of a company that operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

What you'll get to do

  • Support all aggregate operations in North America with tasks including but not limited to: pit shell designs, geological modelling, resources and reserve calculations, waste development plans, stripping plans, construction grading plans, reclamation plans and system evaluations.
  • Partner with Local Management and Geologists to accurately evaluate quantity and quality of minerals to be mined.
  • Partner with other Engineers and Local Management to provide detailed mine plans and phased development plans outlining the key development and cost milestones in the Life of Mine
  • Produce reports, plans and tables to support short, mid, and long-term mine plans.
  • Partner with Project Managers and Engineers to provide necessary design parameters and volumes for capital projects.
  • Develop reclamation plans that will enhance the value of mined out properties for the highest possible sale price.
  • Provide assistance to Site Management and other CCA groups by evaluating the efficiencies of systems and develop mining plans which will assist operations when unforeseen conditions develop, as required.
  • Provide assistance in the land management and acquisition process.
  • Provide assistance to Local Area Management and Site Superintendents by gathering field data on various systems and operations, as required, to support site development.

Essential Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution preferred.
  • One to five years of directly related experience. Experience in site development and preparation of mine plans and supporting documents.
  • Must be proficient in the use of Carlson/Auto-Cad and/or other computer design programs and mining or earthwork software, as well as ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent team skills and project management experience

Preferred Experience and Skills

  • Experienced in gathering all required data necessary to formulate accurate estimates, plans and details. Producing reports, plans, sections, and details as required to support mining operations.

What we have to offer

  • Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
  • Highly competitive benefits programs
  • Hybrid Work environment
  • 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled