{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6c8b2a5ce662ee920c8d00b2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6c8b2a5ce662ee920c8d00b2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6c8b2a5ce662ee920c8d00b2","title":"Underground Mining Engineer","description":"Explore the Potential of Being Part of Something Clearly Essential\n\nCompass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature's challenges for customers and communities. The company's salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.\n\nWe are seeking an Underground Mining Engineer to join our team. This role supports safe, efficient, and sustainable underground mining operations through participation in mine planning, design, ventilation, ground control, and infrastructure projects. The Underground Mining Engineer works closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to optimize production, support mine development, and contribute to long-term mine planning objectives.\n\nThis position is ideal for an early-career engineering professional who is interested in developing technical expertise within an underground mining environment while contributing to operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nWhy Join Compass Minerals?\nWe offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:\n\nRelocation assistance provided for qualified candidates\n\nBenefits starting Day 1\n\n11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday\n\nCompetitive PTO package\n\n1 week sick time(subject to applicable state and local laws)\n\n401(k) with company match\n\nEmployee Education Reimbursement Program\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nBonus opportunities for eligible positions\n\nKey Responsibilities\nMine Planning & Design\n\nContribute to the development and maintenance of short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans to support production and development objectives.\n\nCollaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure successful execution of mine plans.\n\nParticipate in mine design activities, including development and benching layouts, sequencing, pillar design, access planning, and underground infrastructure planning.\n\nEvaluate geological, geotechnical, equipment, and operational constraints to optimize mine plans and support operational decision-making.\n\nUtilize mine planning, engineering, and design software to develop layouts, production schedules, and operational plans.\n\nVentilation, Infrastructure & Technical Support\n\nAssist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of mine ventilation systems.\n\nSupport utility and infrastructure planning, including power distribution, water systems, compressed air, communications networks, and atmospheric monitoring systems.\n\nSupport ground control programs through participation in geotechnical monitoring, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations.\n\nAssist with exploration activities and resource and reserve evaluation efforts.\n\nOperational Analysis & Continuous Improvement\n\nMonitor operational performance through data collection, analysis, and reporting.\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, safety, and operational performance.\n\nParticipate in planning reviews, hazard identification activities, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nSupport production scheduling, mine services planning, budgeting, forecasting, and infrastructure development projects.\n\nSafety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance\n\nEnsure compliance with applicable safety regulations, environmental requirements, and company engineering standards and procedures.\n\nPromote a strong culture of safety and operational excellence throughout all engineering activities.\n\nSupport initiatives that contribute to safe, sustainable, and responsible mining operations.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related field.\n\n0-3 years of experience in mining, engineering, geology, or a related industry.\n\nBasic knowledge of underground mine planning, mine design, surveying, ventilation, and production scheduling principles.\n\nFamiliarity with mine planning, engineering, CAD, and data visualization software.\n\nWorking knowledge of applicable safety regulations, engineering standards, and industry best practices.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nPrevious internship, co-op, or project experience within mining operations.\n\nExperience supporting underground mine operations.\n\nExposure to mine planning, mine design, or underground infrastructure projects.\n\nFamiliarity with geotechnical monitoring, ventilation systems, or ground control practices.\n\nExperience utilizing mine planning and design software in an academic or professional setting.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nCompass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The company is firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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The company's salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.\n\nWe are seeking an Underground Mining Engineer to join our team. This role supports safe, efficient, and sustainable underground mining operations through participation in mine planning, design, ventilation, ground control, and infrastructure projects. The Underground Mining Engineer works closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to optimize production, support mine development, and contribute to long-term mine planning objectives.\n\nThis position is ideal for an early-career engineering professional who is interested in developing technical expertise within an underground mining environment while contributing to operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nWhy Join Compass Minerals?\nWe offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:\n\nRelocation assistance provided for qualified candidates\n\nBenefits starting Day 1\n\n11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday\n\nCompetitive PTO package\n\n1 week sick time(subject to applicable state and local laws)\n\n401(k) with company match\n\nEmployee Education Reimbursement Program\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nBonus opportunities for eligible positions\n\nKey Responsibilities\nMine Planning & Design\n\nContribute to the development and maintenance of short-term, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans to support production and development objectives.\n\nCollaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure successful execution of mine plans.\n\nParticipate in mine design activities, including development and benching layouts, sequencing, pillar design, access planning, and underground infrastructure planning.\n\nEvaluate geological, geotechnical, equipment, and operational constraints to optimize mine plans and support operational decision-making.\n\nUtilize mine planning, engineering, and design software to develop layouts, production schedules, and operational plans.\n\nVentilation, Infrastructure & Technical Support\n\nAssist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of mine ventilation systems.\n\nSupport utility and infrastructure planning, including power distribution, water systems, compressed air, communications networks, and atmospheric monitoring systems.\n\nSupport ground control programs through participation in geotechnical monitoring, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations.\n\nAssist with exploration activities and resource and reserve evaluation efforts.\n\nOperational Analysis & Continuous Improvement\n\nMonitor operational performance through data collection, analysis, and reporting.\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, safety, and operational performance.\n\nParticipate in planning reviews, hazard identification activities, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nSupport production scheduling, mine services planning, budgeting, forecasting, and infrastructure development projects.\n\nSafety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance\n\nEnsure compliance with applicable safety regulations, environmental requirements, and company engineering standards and procedures.\n\nPromote a strong culture of safety and operational excellence throughout all engineering activities.\n\nSupport initiatives that contribute to safe, sustainable, and responsible mining operations.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related field.\n\n0-3 years of experience in mining, engineering, geology, or a related industry.\n\nBasic knowledge of underground mine planning, mine design, surveying, ventilation, and production scheduling principles.\n\nFamiliarity with mine planning, engineering, CAD, and data visualization software.\n\nWorking knowledge of applicable safety regulations, engineering standards, and industry best practices.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nPrevious internship, co-op, or project experience within mining operations.\n\nExperience supporting underground mine operations.\n\nExposure to mine planning, mine design, or underground infrastructure projects.\n\nFamiliarity with geotechnical monitoring, ventilation systems, or ground control practices.\n\nExperience utilizing mine planning and design software in an academic or professional setting.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nCompass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The company is firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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