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Mining Engineer



Founded in 1943, Kiewit Mining Group has moved over 3 billion cubic yards of burden, mined over 650 million tons of coal and currently produce over 37 million tons of coal annually, making the company one of North America’s leading coal producers.

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Kiewit Mining Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kiewit Corporation, one of the most respected and financially strong construction firms in the world.  We currently own and/or manage four surface coal mines in Montana, Wyoming and Texas.  Kiewit Mining Group is a technological leader in mine design and production.  We specialize in mine management, production, maintenance and contract mining.  With over 800 full-time professionals, Kiewit Mining Group employs people with knowledge and experience to respond promptly with information, recommendations and expert advice.  We offer a broad range of capabilities including exploration, geologic analysis, permit applications, project evaluations, feasibility studies, computer-assisted design and planning, facility design, proactive maintenance program and planning, marketing, contract administration and transportation coordination. 

Currently, Kiewit Mining Group is expanding its North American ventures into the Northern Saskatchewan Region of Canada with mine design and contract mining.  No project is too large or too small, too complex or too challenging for Kiewit Mining Group.  With over six decades of experience, Kiewit Mining Group continues to put ideas, financial strength and ingenuity to work ensuring a quality product by quality people.

Responsibilities

  • Must take a personal and active approach to health, safety and environment and understand and follow all state, federal and company health, safety, and environmental requirements applicable to the work area and tasks assigned.
  • Short-range mine planning involving dragline design, truck-shovel design, regrade design and estimating.
  • Long-range mine planning including pit design, equipment selection and replacement, scheduling, staffing, reclamation, and estimating.
  • Integrate plans with short and mid-range mine plans.
  • Develop and assist in annual budget including cost and financial analysis.
  • Assist in regulatory permitting.
  • Team oriented with strong communication skills.
  • Understands and promotes process improvement and change initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in mining engineering, or related degree, or equivalent experience in surface mining engineering.
  • Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
  • Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
  • The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • The ability to travel and relocate as required.
  • Mincom Minescape skills a plus but not required.

Pay/Benefits

  • Kiewit's benefits are the best in the industry!  We provide medical, prescription drug plan, dental, and vision health care.  Life and disability insurance.  401(k) matching plan at 6% with additional 4% annually.  EAP.  Tuition reimbursement and professional registration/certification

 

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