POSITION:Mining Engineer(10+ YRS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)PAY RATE:$120,000-$150,000 per year with benefitsWORK HOURS:Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pmLOCATION:In Office - Lakewood, COJob Description:Forte Dynamics is a consulting and engineering firm that specializes in mineral resource and reserve estimation, mine planning, blasting analysis, metallurgy, process design, recovery modeling, basic and detailed engineering, and construction management services.Forte is currently seeking a full-time Mine Planning Engineer. Top qualities include emphasis on safety, quality, timeliness, resilience, and resourcefulness. The position will center on underground design, planning, and cost estimation. Open pit experience will be an added value. Knowledge of a mining software system and AutoCAD (or similar software) is required. Second language is a plus, especially Spanish.Benefits:Paid time off401(k) with matchingHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceOptional Health Savings AccountBonus payResponsibilities:Pro-active safety focusStrategic design and mine planning for:undergroundopen pitDesign of underground mine development, blasting systems, ventilation systems, ground support systems, production stopes, and haulage systemsCreation of engineering and geologic drawings for reportsCost estimation and economic (DCF) modelingResources and reserve reporting for gold, silver, copper, and other precious metal minesFlexibility in supporting both engineering and geologic aspects of projects Teamwork with geologists, metallurgists, and other disciplinesPrepare operations and project estimates, schedules, and reports.Engineering trade-off studies including:mine development alternativesdesign of underground mining operations, mine access, ventilation systems, mine services, haulage and conveying methodsBusiness development for growth of the mining businessQualifications/Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Mining or Geological Engineering. Advanced degree or Professional Engineering (PE) Certification preferred10 or more years mining engineering experience, including experience in underground miningWell qualified with 3D Mine Modeling software (Vulcan, Deswik, MineSight, etc.) Advanced excel spreadsheet skills is also a requirement in this roleExperience in both short term and long term mine planning. Sound technical skills in underground mining. Operational experience will be an advantageProficient in mine design, mine planning, scheduling and budgeting. Strategic mine design skills are an advantageAble to research and analyze complex information Skilled in managing large/complex projectsAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingQualifications as a Qualified Person (QP)Second language Spanish preferred
