Mine Projects/Tailings Basin Engineer

31-Oct-2022

11430BR

Minnesota

United States Steel Corporation

Job Description

U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees. This position reports directly to the Manager of Short Range Planning. The responsibilities of the positions include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical service on matters relating to taconite mining operations.
• Developing plans that achieve and maintain predictable, stable levels of operating performance.
• Managing the allocation of resources to sustain functional excellence including participation in project definition and delivery conducting design for support infrastructure and activities, including roads, ramps, dumps, and developing comprehensive de-watering plans or other projects.
• Employing management skills to direct and coordinate the efforts of employees assigned to survey crews and mine operations.
• Applying education/technical knowledge and utilizing problem solving skills and continuous improvement knowledge in the processing of iron ore while working closely with members of management and related departments to ensure an efficient productive facility. This position is also responsible for administering the U. S. Steel Safety program to ensure a safe work environment within the assigned facility.
• Develop short range plans, maps, and schedules for Tailings Storage Facility construction activities and future deposition.
• Document and organize construction, reclamation, and depositional progress at Tailings Storage Facility.
• Assist in development of long range tailings depositional plans.

REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mine Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
• The position also requires 3-5 years of applicable work experience. However, candidates with equivalent experience, relevant training or education are encouraged to apply.
• Level and salary will be based on experience.
• All successful candidates are subject to background checks, pre-employment physical examinations and drug and alcohol screening.

• The preferred candidate will be knowledgeable in taconite mining and have a strong geological/mineralogy background and demonstrated knowledge and experience with AutoCAD, GPS surveying instruments, mine planning software, truck dispatch software, mine mapping, and be knowledgeable in taconite mining, concentrating, and pelletizing operations as well as have a background in mining or a related industrial field.
• Previous experience in geotechnical engineering, hydrology, and tailings management or the willingness to learn those skills.
• In addition, the successful candidate must be independent with the ability to make sound operating and mechanical decisions with little input from other managers.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

U. S. Steel is a leading steel producer founded in 1901. Today, we're a greener company with an infinitely recyclable product, the world's only LEED-certified steel mill, and an ambitious plan to reduce emissions. We make products that make everyday life possible - automotive, construction, appliance, energy, container, and packaging industries all benefit from our innovation.

We show pride in our communities with company-sponsored employee volunteer programs, corporate contributions, partnerships in support of education, scholarships for our next generation of leaders, and many other programs.

We are continually recognized for our commitment to our employees, most recently as a Most Loved Workplace (Newsweek 2021), a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality (Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2020 & 2021), and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion (Disability Equality Index 2021). It's easy to see why U. S. Steel employees take Pride in Our Past as we Build the Future, United by Steel.

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)