Mining Engineer
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Matched to BLS occupational data · California
Job Description
As a Mining Engineer at CalPortland, you will design, plan, and optimize quarry and mining operations supporting cement, concrete, and asphalt production. You will develop mine plans, perform reserve and production analyses, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Collaborating with engineering, plant, and environmental teams, you will implement sustainable extraction methods, improve equipment utilization, and support capital projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects in mining and quarrying, contribute to sustainability goals, and grow your career in a collaborative, safety-focused culture.
Develop and update short- and long-term mine and quarry plans
Conduct reserve, production, and cost analyses to optimize operations
Ensure compliance with MSHA, environmental, and safety regulations
Collaborate with plant, engineering, and environmental teams on projects
Recommend and implement improvements in drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling
Support design and execution of capital projects and equipment upgrades
Monitor pit stability, geotechnical conditions, and slope design
Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation for approvals
Use mine planning and design software to model and schedule production
Promote a strong safety culture and participate in safety audits and training
Mine planning and design
Reserve estimation and production forecasting
MSHA and safety regulation knowledge
Environmental and permitting knowledge
Drilling and blasting engineering
Geotechnical analysis and pit slope design
CAD and mine planning software (e.g., Surpac, Vulcan, MineSight)
Data analysis and reporting
Project management
Equipment selection and optimization
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility
Degree in Mining Engineering or related field
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certifications
Experience with mine planning and design software (e.g., Surpac, Vulcan)
Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations
Develop and update short- and long-term mine and quarry plans
Conduct reserve, production, and cost analyses to optimize operations
Ensure compliance with MSHA, environmental, and safety regulations
Collaborate with plant, engineering, and environmental teams on projects
Recommend and implement improvements in drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling
Support design and execution of capital projects and equipment upgrades
Monitor pit stability, geotechnical conditions, and slope design
Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation for approvals
Use mine planning and design software to model and schedule production
Promote a strong safety culture and participate in safety audits and training
Mine planning and design
Reserve estimation and production forecasting
MSHA and safety regulation knowledge
Environmental and permitting knowledge
Drilling and blasting engineering
Geotechnical analysis and pit slope design
CAD and mine planning software (e.g., Surpac, Vulcan, MineSight)
Data analysis and reporting
Project management
Equipment selection and optimization
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility
Degree in Mining Engineering or related field
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) certifications
Experience with mine planning and design software (e.g., Surpac, Vulcan)
Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations
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