Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Mining!

Summary: As a Mining Engineer II you will leverage engineering expertise and strategic organizational insights to evaluate and drive high-impact projects focused on defining, managing, and extracting reserves. Consistently demonstrate leadership and mentorship within the Mining Engineering Team, shaping the future of mining through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Lead Strategic Growth Initiatives (10%)

• Champion high-impact strategic projects that shape our company's future.
• Ensure operational and financial targets are met, aligning with customer needs.
• Inspire and mentor the Mining Engineering Team, representing the Business Development Group on key corporate initiatives.

Champion Safety & Compliance (20%)

• Develop and deliver essential highwall and pit safety training sessions.
• Proactively identify safety risks and craft practical, effective solutions.
• Design pits prioritizing personnel safety and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Lead by example in all aspects of personal and operational safety.

Drive Reserve Growth & Expansion (30%)

• Spearhead investigations into existing operations, new acquisitions, and greenfield projects.
• Calculate and assess reserves, ensuring optimal spoil balance and fill placement.
• Lead collaborative projects focused on reserve growth and support public permitting processes that secure our long-term expansion goals.

Optimize Operations & Efficiency (40%)

• Provide expert technical support for plant and pit operations.
• Oversee blasting compliance, high wall conditions, and production efficiencies.
• Guide long-range pit development and contribute to capital budget planning, ensuring operational success and sustainability.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in Mining Engineering, including direct operational support. Rock Mechanics/Slope stability experience a plus
• Previous Project Management experience
• Familiarity with GIS and Mining software
• Knowledge Around Industry Regulations: Environmental, Mining, State, MSHA

Competitive salary. Benefits start day 1 of employment and include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability
• Paid time off: personal, vacation, holidays, 5 well being days yearly
• Matching 401K and retirement pension

Luck Stone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

• Luck Stone is proud to be a drug-free workplace and pre-employment testing is mandatory for anyone who receives an offer for employment. Luck Stone also conducts a background check and is compliant with E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)