Mining Field Engineer - Grindstone Quarry

Location:

Dallas, TX, US Weatherford, TX, US Fort Worth, TX, US

Requisition ID: 154143

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Mining District

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Mining

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Mining Group, Inc. is seeking a growth orientated early career engineer to support our Grindstone Quarry 45 miles west of Ft. Worth, Texas. This role would be geared towards someone that would want to learn the quarry/crushing side of our business and to grow with additional opportunities at this quarry or others. Further, this is a brand new operation that would allow you to be a part of growing this operation from the ground up. Mining or Civil Engineers with 0-2 years of experience preferred, but will consider all engineering disciplines and experience levels. Overall expectation would be to learn every aspect of the project and cross train with all of the Superintendents to learn every function of an operating quarry. #LI-WJ1

District Overview

Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America’s leading producers of high-quality, high-energy coal and is ranked as one of the top 10 coal producers in the nation. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity.

Location

Located near Dallas/Fort Worth in Santo, TX

Responsibilities

Learning and supporting all facets of the operation including Mining/Quarrying, Crushing/screening
Maintenance of rolling stock and crushing equipment
Mine Planning, Surveying, Budgeting
Developing Cut Plans
Quantity estimating and verification
Concurrent reclamation planning
Weekly and Monthly drone and conventional surveying for quantity
Project Controls and scheduling
Cost tracking
Month end quantities and inventory reporting
Fill-In Supervising for respective Discipline Superintendents as needed
Aggregate sales and billing support
Environmental inspections and reporting

Qualifications

•    Ability to travel and relocate as needed
•    Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mining, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
•    Mining field experience is a plus
•    Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments
•    Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
•    Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
•    Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
•    Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
•    Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
•    Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
•    Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Engineer 1, Engineer I

Other Requirements:
•   Regular, reliable attendance
•   Work productively and meet deadlines timely
•   Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
•   Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
•   Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
•   FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

There’s no limit to what you’ll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, you’ll tackle new challenges all the time. Whether you’re building a facility that can turn water into power or engineering safer infrastructure networks, you’re bound to push the limits of innovation in new and exciting ways.

With Kiewit, you’ll have the potential to work on a variety of projects in seven major markets. From railroads to tunnels, renewable energy to biofuels, you’ll be part of a mission that’s bigger than you can imagine.

Here, you’ll team up with market experts and gain cross-functional experience — all while helping people across the globe live better.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment: Construction, Field Engineer, Mining Engineer, Project Engineer, Civil Engineer, Engineering

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