What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mine Planning Engineer position at Iron Oak?
Iron Oak Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry with a differentiated footprint of low-cost, logistically advantaged mining and terminal assets serving all major U.S. shale basins. Iron Oak Energy Solutions, formed from the strategic combination of Covia Energy and Black Mountain Sand to create a premier frac sand mining company, delivering superior products and solutions to diversified oil and natural gas markets across North America. The combination positions Iron Oak Energy with unmatched scale, reliability, and deliverability to customers in all major oil and gas shale plays.
Iron Oak Energy is looking for a dynamic Mine Planning Engineer who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Wedron, IL plant location. This position will work independently to develop mine and waste disposal plans and evaluate mining and waste disposal operations for the company’s Wedron Sillica plant. The Mine Planning Engineer contributes in the development of technical solutions in support of Mine Planning processes and other departments as needs arise.
Key Accountabilities:
- Work independently to develop mine plans which meet all safety, environmental, operating, and market quality objectives. This responsibility includes planning for Iron Oak Energy’s Wedron Silica plant.
- Monitor the implementation of mine plans and evaluate existing mining operations for the purpose of recommending improvements.
- Work directly with Stripping Contractor to achieve targeted volumes.
- Work directly with Drilling and Blasting Contractors to maintain adequate broken inventory to support daily operations.
- Develop plans for disposal of tailings and other mineral waste materials.
- Develop reclamation plans in conjunction with the mine plans.
- Facilitate annual geological drilling program.
- Develop annual budgets for stripping, drilling, and blasting.
- Manage projects within the mine area as needed.
- Leads in the development of technical solutions in support of Mine Planning processes and other Iron Oak Energy departments as needs arise.
- Perform drone surveying as required.
- Carry out the Mine Planning policy and procedures.
- Complete other tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Five years’ experience in a Mining Engineer role required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an Engineering field required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering preferred
- Must possess strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working with AutoCAD, Hexagon Mine Sight or Vulcan is a plus
Benefits:
- Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
- 401K with company matching
- Vacation Paid Holidays
- Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances
- Employee Assistance Program
Iron Oak Energy is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits.
This job description reflects the principal functions of the role and may not cover all work requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet exceptional conditions.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
