MINING ENGINEER

Argos, with over 80 years in the market, has become a benchmark in the industry of cement, ready mix concrete and aggregates through our operations in Colombia, the United States, Central America and the Caribbean.
Our business model focuses on the client and on sustainable development, which means it is economically viable, respects people, and is environmentally friendly and responsible.
As a leader in its industry, Argos USA changes lives through the construction of building materials that encourage the dreams of millions around the U.
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We are a team of talented individuals connected and united by the superior purpose of transforming the future through sustainable construction.
We promote our employee's growth thanks to continuous learning and the challenges we all face in a dynamic, innovative, respectful and inclusive environment where the balance between work and life is paramount.
We are diverse, creative and committed; working together while being supported by Argos’ competitive benefits program.
Join our experience, explore your possibilities and transform the future with us! General purpose of the job To provide technical support for the Martinsburg quarry department focused on optimizing the operation of the quarry by using modern methods of analysis, engineering, planning, scheduling, project management and leadership.
This includes, but is not limited to, short term mine and production planning, engineering, project management, analyzing equipment performance and other technical services to ensure that defined goals of the Quarry are achieved and sustained, as well as, meeting all production, quarry and equipment planning, quality, budgetary, and safety objectives.
Individual accountabilities - Responsible to support the quarry operation in all technical aspects of mining and geological engineering : - Short and medium term mine planning and sequencing, including ground control, surveying, creating and updating AutoCAD drawings, and improvement plans.
- Short term mine production planning - Mobile equipment performance tracking and improvement plans.
- Rock quality control and optimization, from the mine to the prehomo, aimed at providing required material quality as well as maximizing rock reserves.
- Utilization of KPI tracking, including database management, to develop and implement efficient and low cost mining practices and conditions.
Use of this data to suggest and implement productivity improvements in all aspects of the quarry operation.
- Mine design improvements aimed at improving safety, fleet and manpower efficiency, and costs.
- Drilling and blasting program (BOT) performance tracking and improvements plans aimed at improving safety, environmental compliance, performance, and costs.
- Implementation of engineering projects as specified by quarry strategic mine plans.
- Specific planning and sequencing of surface mining operations around and/or on top of historical underground workings.
This includes coordination with technical consultants, mine planning and sequencing, blast performance monitoring, ground control and surveying, and creating and updating drawings.
- Operation of mining technology as required, including drones, survey devices, and software.
- Water control tracking, optimization, and related projects.
Education Minimum BS in Mining or Geological Engineering preferred, a BS in engineering or other technical field with mining or mineral processing experience accepted.
Area of experience - Strong commitment to safety.
- Minimum 5 years of engineering experience.
- Strong interest in career development.
- Requires proven experience with all aspects of mine planning using computerized systems working with GPS, AutoCAD and or similar drawing programs.
- Proven technical experience with drilling and blasting, mine planning, fleet tracking and optimization, rock quality control, and operations.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to achieve success by managing multiple tasks and objectives.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to be successful working with limited direct supervision.
- Excellent planning skills.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer literacy with various software programs including Excel, Access, SAP, AutoCAD, etc.
- Flexible team player able to deal with adverse human and technical situations.
- Cement experience preferred.
Languages English: C2- Advanced - Native.
Annual Salary Range from $78,448.
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