Project Engineer

This position is located in the Central City, KY Region. This position reports to the General Manager. We are seeking a hardworking, motivated individual. At ACNR, Inc. there is potential for advancement and further your career! If you are interested in pursuing a career with great potential, we want you!

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Performing actions within an appropriate and reasonable time period
• Provide support to General Manager in the areas of:
  • Design and installation of surface facilities (Shafts, mine fans, conveyors, water treatment facilities, dewatering systems, boreholes, access roads, coarse and fine refuse facilities.
  • Develop construction plans with other staff and consultants

This position requires a safety minded individual with a strong drive and enthusiasm to advance our organization forward by establishing safe, technically sound, economically feasible, and environmentally responsible plans for the continued operation of an underground coal mine.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mining Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer registration or FE is preferred
• Requires a strong understanding of mine operations including u/g mine ventilation, analytic skills and knowledge of environmental and safety regulations
• Requires 5 to 7 years of related experience in mining operations
• Requires good communication, supervisory and project management skills
• Requires travel into u/g mine, surface construction sites, and preparation plants
• Computer skills need to include Word, Excel, and AutoCAD

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or a related field
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Employee must clearly, effectively, and appropriately communicate in written, electronic and verbal forms
• Compliance with company policies, procedures and safety standard
• Must perform in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
• Must be capable of effectively, efficiently and accurately performing duties
• Demonstrates strong ability to learn and apply new traits to assigned tasks
• Capable of understanding and using surveying equipment
• Possessing initiative to follow through, overcome obstacles, and meet objectives
• Must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug test and background check
• Must be able to successfully complete industry approved training courses
• Must be able to work safely and effectively as part of a team or independently
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship

JOB SCHEDULE AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed or as schedule requires (subject to applicant’s religious practices)
• This position is primarily a dayshift position. However, must be able to work a rotating shift schedule on a 24/7 basis (subject to the applicant’s religious practices), if needed.
• Traverse uneven, rocky, wet, slippery, muddy terrain (frozen, icy surfaces in winter).
• Climb in and out of automotive vehicles safely
• Must be capable of safely working in extreme hot and cold conditions and wet, rainy conditions
• Must be capable of working in and around active mining areas and with industrial equipment
• Ability to lift floor-to-waist and waist-to-overhead
• Ability to push/pull as needed
• Standing, bending, step climbing, crawling and working overhead
• Ability to perform heavy labor and lift 50+ pounds as needed

Benefits

• 401k with 6% employer match for eligible employees
• Employee Savings Plans for eligible employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision & Rx benefits
• Basic Life/ADD Insurance; optional Term Life, Accidental Life Insurance
• Additional Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance benefits available
• Short and Long-Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Monthly & annual bonus plans for eligible employees
• Paid holidays & up to 4 weeks paid vacation