Mine Engineer jobs in Alabama
Mine Engineer prepares and inspects projects involving underground or surface mining. Responsible for planning and design of mine to ensure maximum stability. Being a Mine Engineer oversees the construction of shafts and tunnel. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Mine Engineer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Mine Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Sr Mine Engineer
- Peabody Energy
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Adger, AL
FULL_TIME
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Site: Shoal Creek
About the role:
We are currently seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to join our Engineering team at our Shoal Creek Mine, located in Oakman, Alabama. . Shoal Creek Mine is one of the deepest underground coal mines in the United States. Located on the Black Warrior River, this site produces one of the highest qualities of met coal in the United States. With nine-foot-tall workings, a brand-new longwall, and 15 years of projected coal reserves, Shoal Creek mine is an ideal place to work.
Located in between Jefferson, Walker, and Tuscaloosa counties in Alabama, this area offers beautiful rivers and lakes, landscapes, and rolling hills at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains. Oakman is about an hour from Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, both of which provide diverse, family-friendly communities with something for everyone, such as vibrant downtowns, safe, friendly neighborhoods, and excellent schools, including the University of Alabama and other area colleges.
Peabody’s Shoal Creek Mine has a safety-first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents
Responsibilities:
The Senior Mine Engineer will plan and coordinate engineering feasibility studies, mine plans, capital requirements, and mine designs. This role is also responsible for providing engineering support for all projects related to reserve development, mine planning, drainage control, surveying, environmental, and mine mapping.
Duties will include:- Develop, plan, and manage underground and surface engineering projects (capital and operational) in consultation with Tech Services.
- Design and monitor mining geometry to maximize profitability and ensure compliance with applicable mining permits and regulations.
- Provide assistance to the tech services staff and actively participate in training and professional development.
- Conduct geotechnical engineering investigations and projects, with a focus on characterizing rock mass behavior in underground/surface mining operations.
- Perform geotechnical work which involves inspections of underground mining activities to identify rock hazards, provide recommendation and monitor excavation performance.
- Utilize rock mechanics properties to design ground support as needed.
- Supervise consultants and contractors in adherence with federal, state and Peabody policies to ensure safe and timely completion of projects.
- Design and assist in designing and developing mine water handling (pumping) systems.
- Coordinate the development of short-term and long-term mining plans including preparing mining projections in accordance with resource recovery, ventilation, ground control, reclamation plans and property control guidelines.
- Accurately perform or assist in gathering and recording production and engineering data.
- Supervise and perform engineering and surveying activities to accurately monitor, record, and report actual production and performance data at the mine.
- Assist in maintaining mine permitting requirements.
- Monitor and report water, air and reclamation activities as required by regulations and permits.
- Utilize and assist in maintaining the geologic database to optimize mining conditions, product quality, and profitability.
- Utilize and assist in maintaining the land database to ensure proper allocation and payment of royalties.
- Provide technical assistance to operations, maintenance, and preparation plant.
- Obtain ventilation readings and maintain in a ventilation model monthly.
- Preparation of mine timing maps.
- Locate subsidence issues.
- Participate in weekly ops planning meeting.
- Develop mine plan to meet monthly forecast.
- Plan five-year mine strategy.
This position will work Monday-Friday. This position may also require the necessity to work weekends, holidays, or another shift as deemed necessary. We provide 401K matching, medical, dental and vision health plans with minimal cost to the employee. Benefit eligibility and PTO starts on your first day of work.
About you:- A minimum of 5-7 years underground coal mining experience is required.
- Underground coal production experience is desired.
- Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering required.
- Professional Engineering License or ability and desire to obtain is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
- Ability to travel periodically.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Experience developing mine plans and construction project management is preferred.
- Strong up-to-date skills with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SurvCADD/Carlson, VNET/Ventilation Modeling, are preferred.
- Must have ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces.
- Must have ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.
- Must have ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time. Will be required to walk through different sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom.
- Walking ability will be judged according to SCSR emergency evacuation plan required and approved by MSHA.
- Must have ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA.
- Must have ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of mine height.
- Must have ability to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders.
- Must have ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs as well as good hand to eye coordination.
- Must have ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Must have ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.
- an uncontrolled condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or ability to control a motor vehicle or other large machinery.
- an uncontrolled respiratory or cardiac dysfunction likely to interfere with the ability to operate a motor vehicle or other large machinery.
- a current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with ability to operate a motor vehicle or other large machinery.
- or a current or unregulated mental or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with ability to drive a motor vehicle or other large machinery.
In addition, individuals must meet the minimum vison and hearing requirements to fulfil a safety sensitive role:- At least 20/40 acuity (Snellen) in each eye with or without correction. At least 70° field of vision in horizontal meridian measured in each eye. The use of corrective lenses should be noted on the Medical Examiner's Certificate.
- No more than 40dB average hearing loss in better ear (with or without hearing aid).
About Peabody:
Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.
Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.
People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results & serve our communities & we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect are supported and engaged.
Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: visit Peabody - US Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)
EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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PLC Programmer for green manufacturer (robotics + recycling!)
- The Talent Mine
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Florence, AL
FULL_TIME
- The Talent Mine is recruiting for a seasoned PLC programmer with a strong background in HMI systems for an immediate FTE role in the Fort Payne, AL or Florence, SC areas. This is for one of America's ...
- 20 Days Ago
PLC Programmer for green manufacturer (robotics + recycling!)
- The Talent Mine
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Fort Payne, AL
FULL_TIME
- The Talent Mine is recruiting for a seasoned PLC programmer with a strong background in HMI systems for an immediate FTE role in the Fort Payne, AL or Florence, SC areas. This is for one of America's ...
- 24 Days Ago
Program Analyst
- US Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Birmingham, AL
FULL_TIME
- Duties Conduct detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes of broad administrative or technical programs and makes recommendations for improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of ...
- 16 Days Ago
Mine Safety and Health Inspector
- U.S. Department of Labor
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Logan, AL
PART_TIME
- SummaryMSHA works to prevent death, illness and injury from mining; promote safe and healthful workplaces for U.S. miners. MSHA carries out the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of ...
- 24 Days Ago
Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid / Remote Opportunity)
- Level Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid / Remote Opportunity) - Tetra Tech Careers
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Huntsville, AL
FULL_TIME
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- Heidelberg Materials
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- Maxxim Shared Services, LLC
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About Alabama
Alabama (/ˌæləˈbæmə/) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state.
Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State". The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is...
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Income Estimation for Mine Engineer jobs
$55,510 to $72,724
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