General PurposeProvides technical and engineering support to the surface mining operations, including all phases of system design, concurrence, project management, and cost tracking. These projects may require preparation of request for proposals, equipment acquisitions, capital cost tracking, mine planning, preparation of property evaluations, and developing long-term mine strategies.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities for the Sr. Level Position Include: Develop, coordinate, and monitor short-range and long-range mine plans, layout sequences, schedules, and timing. Prepare operating and equipment designs, schedules, and forecasts, including, but not limited to, draglines, mobile equipment, drilling and blasting, and reclamation planning. Field engineering work such as pit layout, ramp design, drainage design, etc. Calculate, track, analyze, and reconcile mine production, volumetrics, and reporting. Prepare timely reports on productivity analysis, mine design, and mine planning. Oversee evaluations of mining methods, product evaluations, and time and motion studies. Develop equipment specifications and justifications for new and replacement equipment. Communicate effectively with operations and technical groups to ensure effective implementation of designs and plans and optimum utilization of resources, update and adjust designs and plans as needed. Coordinate and monitor work of external consultants, contractors, and regulators. Ensure that all projects are completed timely and are cost effective and safe. Oversee the proper accounting of project costs for material, labor, and equipment. Maintain machine guidance system (GPS and wireless communications systems). May fill in for surface foreman positions if appropriate certificates are held.Responsibilities for the Mid- Level Position Include: Develop, coordinate, and monitor short-range mine plans, layout sequences, schedules, and timing and assist with long-range mine plans. Prepare operating and equipment designs, schedules, and forecasts, including, but not limited to, draglines, mobile equipment, drilling and blasting, and reclamation planning. Field engineering work such as pit layout, ramp design, drainage design, etc. Calculate, track, analyze, and reconcile mine production, volumetrics, and reporting. Prepare timely reports on productivity analysis, mine design, and mine planning. Prepare evaluations of mining methods, product evaluations, and time and motion studies. Assist in developing equipment specifications and justifications for new and replacement equipment. Communicate effectively with operations and technical groups to ensure effective implementation of designs and plans and optimum utilization of resources, update and adjust designs and plans as needed. Assist in coordinating and monitoring work of external consultants, contractors, and regulators. Ensure that all projects are completed timely and are cost effective and safe. Assist in the proper accounting of project costs for material, labor, and equipment. Maintain machine guidance system (GPS and wireless communications systems).Responsibilities for the Associate Level Position Include: Assist in developing, coordinating, and monitoring short-range and long-range mine plans, layout sequences, schedules, and timing. Assist in preparing operating and equipment designs, schedules, and forecasts, including, but not limited to, draglines, mobile equipment, drilling and blasting, and reclamation planning. Field engineering work such as pit layout, ramp design, drainage design, etc. Assist in calculating, tracking, analyzing, and reconciling mine production, volumetrics, and reporting. Assist in preparing timely reports on productivity analysis, mine design, and mine planning. Participate in evaluations of mining methods, product evaluations, and time and motion studies. Communicate effectively with operations and technical groups to ensure effective implementation of designs and plans, update and adjust designs and plans as needed. Assist in ensuring that all projects are completed timely and are cost effective and safe. Maintain machine guidance system (GPS and wireless communications systems).RequirementsRequirements for the Associate Level position Include:Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mine engineering. Demonstrated knowledge and application of mine operations and engineering. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with production and maintenance supervisors and personnel. Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and remaining calm. High level analysis and problem-solving skills and ability to provide working solutions. Understanding of company's business, relevant policies, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Proficient with the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and mine planning software (Carlson software). Strong technical writing, document preparation, and organizational skills.In addition, the requirements for the Mid-Level position include: Minimum of three years of related experience in engineering and mine operations. Demonstrated knowledge and application of mine operations, engineering and financial analysis. Project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team member, maintain project timelines and budgets, and deliver on commitments.In addition, the requirements for the Senior Level include: Minimum of five years of related experience in engineering and mine operations.Preferences• Professional engineering certification.Additional InformationReq Id: 111928Company Code: ((compCode))Primary Location: POINT OF ROCKSDepartment: Rocky Mountain PowerSchedule: FULL TIMEPersonnel Subarea: ((personnel subarea))Hiring Range: $80,100.00-$105,900.00This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 8.00% of salary.Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_USEmployees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
