Mining Engineer

TH Daniels Global Executive Search & Selection works globally with an established portfolio of clients, providing best-in-class Executive Search results. We have partnered with a leading Aggregates & Cement Stone producer to recruit for a Mining Engineer. The position will be based in Kentucky, USA.

The role of a Mine Engineer is crucial for the safe and efficient extraction of minerals and other geological materials. A Mining Engineer provides technical expertise and operational support for industrial mineral and aggregate quarries. This role is responsible for all geological and engineering duties related to the quarries including developing mine plans, overseeing drilling and blasting, continuous improvement initiatives, safety compliance, productivity, exploration and cost efficiency. The engineer collaborates with operations, maintenance, quality, environmental, and consultant teams to ensure a consistent supply of quality products for each of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Mine Design & Planning:
• Prepare short-term and long-term pit designs, extraction plans, and production schedules.
• Optimise quarry sequencing to maximize reserves and minimize haul distances.
• Coordinate overburden stripping, dewatering, and reclamation activities.
• Conduct geological mapping, sampling, and reserve modelling to support raw material blend consistency.
• Monitor quality and coordinate with the quality control technicians and production teams to maintain desired chemical and physical compositions (e.g., CaCO₃, SiO₂, Al₂O₃, Fe₂O₃ ratios).
• Drilling, Blasting & Production Support:
• Manage blasting programs to achieve proper rock fragmentation and meet crusher feed requirements.
• Evaluate drill and blast performance and recommend improvements to lower cost and enhance productivity.
• Support mobile equipment selection, utilisation, and performance tracking.
• Safety & Compliance:
• Enforce MSHA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and training initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with air, water, and land-use permits.
• Exploration:
• Develop exploration plans to fill in or supplement the existing geologic model.
• Acquire bids for, and manage, exploratory drilling, core testing, and logging.
• Cost Control & Continuous Improvement:
• Assist in development of annual budgets for mining operations.
• Monitor operating costs and implement cost reduction measures.
• Technical Support:
• Participate/Manage feasibility studies, equipment evaluations, and mine optimisation projects.
• Manage special projects- This could include but is not limited to direct supervision of personal on a project, design of and implementation of projects, and field mapping/collection data.
• Maintain mine maps, survey data, and production reports.
• Collaborate with environmental teams on reclamation and land restoration projects.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience: 2–5 years of experience in aggregates or surface mining.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of open-pit quarry operations.
• Proficiency with mine planning tools (AutoCAD, Carlson, Mine Plan 3D, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred: EIT/PE license, MSHA certification, cement, lime or another industrial mineral experience.

Due to the high volume of applications, unfortunately we are unable to respond to each applicant. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

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