Aggregate Mining Engineer - Lunenburg, MA

Aggregate Mining Engineer - Lunenburg, MA

Lunenburg, MA, US, 01462

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We operate aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities in Acushnet, Dracut, and Lunenburg, Massachusetts as well as Cranston, Rhode Island. Our modern facilities, veteran paving crews, experienced construction management team and large investment in plants and equipment make us one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island.

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then P.J. Keating Company and CRH is the company for you! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Working with management in facilitating surveys, plans and development around our aggregate production. Using Drones and collaborating with the team to verify inventories on a monthly basis.
• Collaborates and conducts with others geographical exploration by reviewing maps and drilling logs to determine location, size, accessibility and estimated volumes of deposits.
• Works with aggregate production team to develop methods to extract material, evaluating factors such as safety, operational costs, deposit characteristics and overburden depth.
• Assists in laying out and directing mine construction operations, such as location and development of ramps and positioning of mining area, access roads and blast layout.
• Assists in applying CRH blasting fundamentals for blast design and work with on site contractors for drilling and blasting operations.
• Assists in determining long-range planning designs and data to determine proof of financial justification.
• Will work with the team to ensure company compliance with mandated safety and environmental policies on all mining/material production practices.
• Will work with company management and State and Federal agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and respond accordingly.
• Adhere to any and all state and federal regulations, if applicable, as set forth by the US Department Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), or any other regulatory agency.

Additional Responsibilities

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Report to the assigned job site and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health & Safety Manual.
• Strict adherence to P J Keating policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• Bachelors and/or Associate Degree in Mine Engineering; OR 3+ related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• As a condition of this role you will be required to attain an FAA part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate enabling you fly drones at the operations. This will be used for quarry face profiles and inventory aggregates mapping.

General Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license and dependable transportation to and from the job site.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must demonstrate the ability to use a computer to communicate effectively. This includes but is not limited to the use of Outlook, MS Office programs, construction software and web-based programs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, procedure and company manuals.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near heavy equipment and trucks and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base salary plus bonus potential
• Vehicle Reimbursement Program
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• 401k Matching and Profit Sharing
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.