Mining Engineer Job at Omya, Lucerne Valley, CA

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  • Omya
  • Lucerne Valley, CA

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Geology & Mining Manager, this role will be responsible for the safe execution of the mine plans and mine operations while providing ore control and tonnage requirements for the Plant. Support or direct daily Lucerne Valley quarry operations to meet required specifications for plant feed stone; ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance and support economic and sustainable development of the mineral resources. Support or manage budgeted OPEX costs, monthly reporting, CAPEX projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Support or manage quarry operations to ensure that quarry development plans are being followed, feed stone requirements are being met, and quarry permit conditions and other government regulations are being followed.

Support or manage Amboy quarry mining campaigns as required.

Interact with plant staff and review quality control data as it relates to feed stone selection and blending, ore processing, and maintenance of consistent feed stone to the plant.

Lead the promotion of safety awareness and MSHA compliance.

Assure proper blasting, mining and mobile equipment activities are managed to best practice. Work to achieve optimized and efficient mining production.

Monitor and track quarry production and development volumes.

Support quarry budgeting activities for OPEX and CAPEX spending and reporting.

Prepare annual mine plans and monthly extraction charts, from 5 year mine plans to provide the budgeted ore quality and tons to the plant. Coordinate and support Regional Technical Services on mine planning projects.

Maintain and update quarry production and development maps and cross-sections for economic quarry planning.

Support mine planning with updates of geologic models and mine plans.

Manage and conduct year-end and mid-year stockpile inventories (or as needed by accounting department.)

Practice the Omya Values: Courtesy, Modesty, Integrity & Perseverance.

Some travel is expected with this position.

Occasional support of other quarry operations may be assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: A university degree in mine engineering, geologic engineering, or a suitable combination of appropriate education and experience, with at least 5 years of practical experience gained primarily at hard rock open pit quarry operations.

Advanced capabilities to use Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and mine planning/ resource management software. The preferred experience is with Surpac.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to work both as a member of a team and independently are required.

Knowledge of quality and grade control methodology including database software.

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