Mining Engineer

Job overview

The Mining Engineer role is an onsite position based in Mission Viejo, CA, with a salary range of $105,000 to $135,000 per year. This role supports the Mining Group at CalPortland, a company dedicated to providing essential construction materials. The role exists to assist in all aspects of mine engineering and mining operations, including mine planning, resource estimation, and regulatory compliance. The incumbent contributes to the team by optimizing mining methods, managing exploratory projects, and ensuring safe, efficient operations through technical analysis and field surveying.

What you'll do

• Assist in mine engineering and planning
• administer safety policies
• communicate with engineering disciplines
• develop understanding of manufacturing processes
• estimate mineral deposits
• revise mine plans using Surpac and MineSched
• oversee exploratory drilling
• analyze mining operations
• perform surveying
• interface with personnel
• conduct exploration
• maintain environmental compliance
• operate drones.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

mission viejo ca

mining engineer

engineering

calportland

$105k-$135k/yr

no on-call

msha

osha

surveying

drone pilot

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.

Why this role

Includes commercial drone pilot responsibilities and requires sUAS certification.

About the employer

CalPortland is hiring for this role. Industry: Construction Sand and Gravel Mining. Sector: 21.