MINE ENGINEER

Job Summary:

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today! Knife River is looking to add a Mine Engineer to our team!

Must be a team player with positive attitude, strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to take personal ownership of projects and see them through to completion. Position requires travel to plant and mine sites across Western US as needed. Outdoor work in active mining sites in variety of weather conditions is expected.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Oversee development and management of short and long-term mine modeling and plans.

- Advise and support aggregate operations in selection, design, construction and management of plants, equipment and facilities, including:

• Plant design and layout drawings.
• Plant process evaluation, improvements, and optimization of existing operations, acquisitions, and greenfield sites.
• AggFlow crushing and washing plant and conveying system simulations for the above items.
• Mechanical design and fabrication drawings for improvements, repairs, and updates to plant equipment and structures.
• Advise on capex projects, assist with budgets for equipment upgrades, improvements, and design.
• Aggregate Stockpile management/planning.

Required Skills, Experience and Credentials:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering related to aggregate mining and mining equipment.

- Minimum 10 years full-time professional experience in surface mining, reclamation planning, site development planning and material processing operations.

- Must have the ability to oversee and manage the development of high- quality mine plans and plant designs.

- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Must have proficient skills in CAD design, Excel, Carlson, and other computer software.

- Must be self-motivated and have the ability to manage multiple projects effectively without close supervision.

Benefits:

- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Safety Incentives
- Years of Service Recognition

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. Below are examples of the many jobs within the military that are transferable to our position.

Air Force: Cost Analysis
Army: Engineer Officer; Acquisitions, Logistics & Technology
Navy: Construction Planner & Estimator Specialist
Marines: Combat Engineer; Facilities Engineering Officer