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Senior Project Engineer

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation and implementation of the capital budget including justifications, conceptual design, estimating, project definition, scope of project, etc.Manage assigned projects including concept design, sketches or draws layouts, and general arrangements

Supervise and check detailing, research and specify equipment and components, write specifications/contracts/requisitions, solicit bids and make recommendations to Purchasing; supervise and coordinate installation and/or start-up

Instruct personnel on operation and maintenance of new equipment, set up files including spare part recommendations, and control budgeted expenditures

Review design calculation and drawings generated by engineering firms, consultants and/or contractors for compliance with company standards and other regulations and laws

Provide design calculations and drawings for projects that are engineered within the department and/or plant

Support local plant in technical matters as assigned, including equipment troubleshooting, critical path scheduling, material/equipment selections and mathematical calculations, etc.

Support environmental department with permit applications and engineering documents

Daily interaction with department and plant personnel for project development

Write technical reports as required

Maintain department files for reference

Perform any special assignments or duties as directed

Implement regulations as required, including OSHA, MSHA, UPC, UBC, NFPA, NEC, and others

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Requirements/Qualifications

AutoCAD Earthwork proficient: draw plans, prepare plans, give presentations, volume takeoffs, cut and fill analysis

Must be an effective leader and strong communicator

Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred:

Mining experience

GPS proficiency

Primavera P6 scheduling proficiency

Working knowledge in SAP