Project Engineer - Underground Coal

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: EX-10

GRADE: Engineer IV

JOB LOCATION: Mountain Laurel Complex - Sharples, WV

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE: To provide engineering support regarding design and technical assistance with all aspects of mining operations.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinating with Safety Manager, work with underground employees to ensure safety procedures are adhered to and the BBS program is promoted daily.
• Assist with all aspects of the mine ventilation engineering, ventilation surveys, ventilation fans and models
• Provide assistance in the design and construction of mine sealing projects.
• Maintain environmental and regulatory compliance for all projects.
• Work with other managers to provide supervision of mine construction and installation projects.
• Develop progress reports as needed for capital and other projects being conducted.
• Prepare documents and participate in all associated planning and progress meetings when required.
• Provide necessary engineering support for all phases of the operation when needed.
• Develop and assist in continuous improvement processes at the Complex.
• Work with engineering to optimize mine planning for future coal reserves.
• Work with all management to develop processes associated with future maintenance and mine operations.
• Work with Engineering Management in the preparation of design and bid documents for future mining operations.
• Assist with all training associated with mine engineering plans.

PREFERRED AND REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in mining, civil engineering, or equivalent field (required)
• 7+ years engineering experience (required)
• Underground mining and construction experience (required)
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with underground development (required)
• Registered Professional Engineer Certification (required)
• WV Underground Mine Foreman Certification (preferred)
• Proficiency in underground surveying methods (preferred)
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, & SurvCAD software (preferred)

POSITION REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager

Current Openings for Project Engineer Underground Coal Jobs at Mountain Laurel/Mingo Logan