Mine Engineer
Who We AreFerroglobe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy.Learn more about our Transformation Story here: Who we areWhat You Will DoAs a Mining Engineer, you will lead and contribute to all phases of surface mine design, planning, permitting, and operational support. This role is responsible for preparing and submitting environmental permits, leading complex mine planning and expansion projects, and providing technical expertise in strategic mine design, scheduling, budgeting, and economic analysis. You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to evaluate capital projects, administer contracts, implement operational improvements, and ensure compliance with state, federal, and MSHA regulations. Working in active mine and plant environments, you will support safe, efficient, and cost-effective mining operations while driving continuous improvement and long-term operational success.Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned Engineering projectsLead projects and contribute mine planning expertise on large/complex site planning/construction and expansion or modifications for underground/surface coal mine locations.Contribute to site strategic planning, scheduling, budgeting efforts using software such as Carlson and AutoCADConduct short- and long-range strategic mine planning to include cost determination, pit optimization, mine method selection, mine design, mine scheduling, ventilation design and planning, infrastructure design, equipment fleet requirements, drill and blast design, and economic analysisDevelop and evaluate AFE’s (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requestsEvaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipmentEvaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvementPrepare and submit Environmental Permits to state and federal agenciesPerform other duties as requiredWhat We Seek4+ years of experience in underground/surface mining experience. Mine/environmental permitting in regards with state/federal regulationsAbility to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions, familiar with MSHA rules and regulationKnowledge of the principles and practices of Mine EngineeringAbility to obtain State certification for Surface and Underground.Ability to conduct a financial, economic, and cost analysisBachelor's degree in a Mine Engineering discipline or related engineering discipline and related experience in Engineering or a related fieldCriteria/Working ConditionsWork is in a underground/surface mine preparation plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particlesWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and seeOccasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workdayPersonal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as requiredFerroglobe promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State LawsWhat We OfferCompetitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive planHighly competitive benefits programs401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributionsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled