Mine Engineer

The Walnut Creek Coal Mine is a prominent surface coal mine featuring state-of-the-art equipment, including an 80-cubic-yard dragline, a 29-cubic-yard mass excavator, a 24-cubic-yard hydraulic backhoe, and a fleet of 150-ton end-dump trucks. The Walnut Creek Mine is a captive lignite operation with an impressive capacity, producing over 2 million tons of lignite annually. Additionally, the mine operates a blending program to ensure consistent quality lignite for fueling a 308-megawatt power plant.

Opportunity Summary

The Mine Engineer will be integral in driving production optimization and ensuring strict adherence to safety standards at Walnut Creek Mining Company. This role involves creating and executing strategic production plans, managing GPS design files, and leveraging advanced drone technology for accurate data collection to enhance mine planning and operational performance. By fostering cross-departmental collaboration and championing continuous improvement, the Mine Engineer will play a crucial role in achieving production targets while upholding the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Primary Functions

Your scope of responsibility as Mine Engineer includes the following primary functions:

Engineering

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The Mine Engineer reports to the Mine Engineering Manager and may also take direction from the Mine Manager.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This position requires standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms, and routinely lifting up to 50 pounds. Work is performed in a mining environment and may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, walking on uneven, rocky terrain, and handling hazardous materials. Employees may be exposed to dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, loud noise, and high heat near operating equipment, as well as varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include hard hats, safety glasses or goggles, respirators or air masks, ear protection, steel-toe boots, and hearing protection. Strict smoking restrictions apply in and around the work area.

Fitness for Duty

All personnel will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, which includes a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

Work Schedule

The regular work schedule follows a Monday through Friday workweek during standard day shift hours. This position will occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and mine conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status may also be required. Some travel may be involved to participate in offsite meetings.

Compensation

The starting compensation for this position will range from $65,000 to $105,000 with the addition of an annual performance bonus.

Job Qualifications

We are seeking a Mine Engineer with a passion for operational excellence in mining activities, a track record of progressively increasing responsibilities, and prior experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.

Experience

Preferred* We are seeking a Mine Engineer with a passion for operational excellence in mining activities, a track record of progressively increasing responsibilities, and prior experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.

Education

Required* High School or better

Preferred* Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field

Skills

Preferred* Engineering

Behaviors

Preferred* Team Player: Works well as a member of a group