Principal Engineer - Underground Mine Planning
Principal Engineer - Underground Mine Planning
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Principal Engineer - Underground Mine Planning (Kennecott Utah Copper LLC Herriman UT):
Develop and approve mining development designs incorporating inputs and constraints from geotechnical engineering ventilation geology operations and safety. Design longhole stope drills and blast designs using industry best practices. Manage technical work packages including developing scope schedule and costs for life of mine projects. Manage critical underground risks related to ventilation. Execute monthly quarterly annual and life of mine development and production forecasts. Oversee the execution of surveying activities including standard operating procedures drone scanning lidar scanning survey pickups and lineouts to drive precision and quality control in tunneling and stope blasting. Lead a diverse team of engineers and technicians to achieve technical excellence and drive industry best practice. Lead engagement with internal stakeholders to establish clear lines of communication with the open pit operation and concentrator and ensure underground needs are accounted for correctly. Mentor team members and support professional development goals.
Telecommuting permitted up to 25%.
Full time employment Monday Friday 40 hours per week.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Mining Engineering Civil Engineering Geotechnical Engineering or a related field and 10 years of related work experience of
which 5 years are progressive post-baccalaureate related work experience in the mining industry. Employer will accept an additional 2 years of related experience in the mining industry in
lieu of a Bachelors degree.
Must have 7 years of experience in mine design and scheduling.
Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following:
- Drill and blast design; and
- Deswik Suite for mine planning activities.
Must have 3 years of experience leading a diverse technical team in the mining industry.
Telecommuting permitted up to 25%.
Domestic travel required up to 15%.
Employer will accept any suitable combination of education training or experience.
TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply through & search for requisition number R30829. Should you have any difficulty in applying for this position through our website please contact for assistance in the application process.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore copper aluminium critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people communities and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental social and governance standards. But we cant do it on our own so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice Matters
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color sex age religion national origin disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
