Mine Engineer jobs in Louisiana

Mine Engineer prepares and inspects projects involving underground or surface mining. Responsible for planning and design of mine to ensure maximum stability. Being a Mine Engineer oversees the construction of shafts and tunnel. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Mine Engineer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Mine Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Mine Laborer
  • Morton/Windsor
  • Island, LA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities:

    • Perform a variety of basic level work including manual labor tasks such as shoveling salt, cleaning floors, and assisting operators of all kinds on the various operations – start and stop, grease, and clean belt conveyors and crushers.
    • May handle explosives. 
    • May use hand drill, etc.
    • Since operations is a specialized field, individual should have capabilities that will enable future qualification for more skilled operations jobs; as a matter of training, occasionally may perform some of these skilled jobs such as drilling holes, assisting powderman, etc. – may do hand scaling and other jobs as directed.
    • Perform routine cleanup of required areas.
    • Identify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that could result in damage to property, injury, and/or impacts to the environment and community.
    • Normally requires less than (2) weeks experience and training to qualify.
    • Must be able to obtain an appropriate blasting license at the time of hire / qualification and maintain during employment
    • High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and coworkers; promote safe workplace
    • Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in mine workplace, and outside year round
    • Must be able to lift and carry up to 65 pounds regularly
    • Must be able to wear steel-toed shoes and safety glasses
    • Must be able to work overtime as necessary
    • Must be able to work at heights as needed
    • Must be 21 or older and obtain a Blasters License with ATF clearance. 

     

    Essential Job Functions

    1. Capable of inspecting work area for safety hazards and mitigation as necessary.

     

    1. Cleans salt spillage under conveyor belts and along walkways; cleaning requires the employee to use a shovel to remove salt – this would call for the employee to climb ladders, bend, twist and lift the loaded shovel.

     

    1. Assist loading a bench and development rounds with explosives, requiring the employee to lift 50 pound bags of ANFO from a pallet and hold over a hole pouring the contents into the hole. The employee would have to bend, stoop, lift, and twist while holding the 50 pound bag

     

    1. Operate the fork truck and support equipment, requiring the employee to use the fork truck to deliver supplies and ANFO to the working areas. Must have good eye-hand coordination to properly manipulate the respective hand controls; requires the employee to fill the lube truck, drive it to the equipment, and pump oil, fuel, or compressed air into production equipment – this requires reaching, twisting, bending, and lifting.

     

    1. Assist mechanics in major repairs and perform minor maintenance, for this reason employee must be adept at using hand tools.

     

    1. Assist equipment operators in hanging cables, curtains, or other support equipment – this requires the employee to work up to 90 feet above the floor (in a basket) to lift and fasten cables and curtains to the roof – this requires lifting, twisting and holding.

     

    1. Assist equipment operators and direct them in areas where hazards of scaling, drop offs, and other equipment or structures exist; requires the employee to recognize the hazard, and to verbally communicate to the equipment operator – will use hand signals to direct movement of vehicles.

     

    1. Hand scale loose ribs, which requires the employee to use a hand scaling bar to remove the scale from the rib or face – requires lifting, bending and twisting, and requires training and reasoning ability to avoid accidents.

     

    1. Must be able to work productively in a group environment.

     

    1. Must be able to work additional hours as required.

     

    1. Work environment is the underground mine and/or surface operations. Employee is exposed to dust, dirt, and fumes from blasting and equipment, as well as variation in noise, temperature, and equipment vibration due to uneven and sloping floors.

     

     

     

     

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Mine Laborer
  • Morton Salt
  • Island, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Details Description Responsibilities: Perform a variety of basic level work including manual labor tasks such as shoveling salt, cleaning floors, and assisting operators of all kinds on the variou...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Mine Mechanic B
  • Morton/Windsor
  • Island, LA FULL_TIME
  • Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Has a extensive knowledge of most of the following skills: electric and gas welding, black smithing, rigging, electricity, pipe fitting, machine tool setup and opera...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Engineer
  • Hilton New Orleans St. Charles
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary Información disponible en español a continuación. The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for assisting with the operation maintenance service and repair of equipment as assigned. He/she i...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Engineer
  • Magnolia Hotel New Orleans
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary Información disponible en español a continuación. The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for assisting with the operation maintenance service and repair of equipment as assigned. He/she i...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Engineer
  • Wyndham New Orleans French Qtr
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary Información disponible en español a continuación. The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for assisting with the operation maintenance service and repair of equipment as assigned. He/she i...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Sr Mine Engineer
  • Peabody Energy
  • Adger, AL
  • Site: Shoal Creek About the role: We are currently seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to join our Engineering team at our Sh...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mining Engineer - Drill and Blast
  • Capstone Copper Corp.
  • Miami, AZ
  • POSITION PURPOSE Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, the Mine Engineer - Drill and Blast is primarily responsible for...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mine Planning Engineer
  • Turner Mining Group
  • Tucson, AZ
  • Job Title: Mine Planning Engineer Location: Tucson, AZ, USA Employment Type: Full-time About Us: Turner Staffing Group i...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mine Engineer - Relocation Bonus
  • Johnson Service Group
  • Coeur d'Alene, ID
  • Job Description Job Description Mine Engineer III $93K-98K and Senior Mine Engineer $95K-100K both have 10% short term i...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Mining Engineer
  • Titan America
  • Miami, FL
  • We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mining Engineer at our Medley, Florida facility. This exempt position will...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
  • Michigan Technological University
  • Houghton, MI
  • Assistant Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences Job No: 23182 Department: Geological & Mining Eng & ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Technical Lead
  • Minova
  • Minova is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of mining and infrastructure equipment. We are known for our high-q...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mining Engineer (Mineral Processing)
  • Maxxim Shared Services, LLC
  • Wise, VA
  • Job Description Job Description JOB TITLE: Mining Engineer (Mineral Processing) REPORTS TO: General Manager DEPARTMENT: ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico. The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast. The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
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Income Estimation for Mine Engineer jobs
$57,102 to $74,803

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