Position Summary
This is an onsite position based in Billings, MT or Colstrip, MT.
The Engineering Technician I will support engineering, mine planning, surveying, and operational projects at our mining operation. This position provides technical support to engineering and operations personnel through field data collection, survey assistance, engineering calculations, mine plan updates, technical documentation, and project coordination. The Engineering Technician I will work under the direction of experienced engineering and technical staff to collect, process, verify, and maintain technical information used in mine planning, design, construction, reclamation, and operational decision-making.
Supervisor Responsibilities
This position will not have supervisory responsibilities over other employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist engineering and mine planning personnel with technical support for mine development, production, reclamation, and infrastructure projects.
- Collect, compile, organize, and verify field data, survey information, measurements, and other engineering-related records.
- Assist with surface surveying, GPS data collection, field measurements, and verification of existing site conditions.
- Assist with the preparation, updating, and maintenance of mine maps, engineering plans, profiles, cross-sections, and other technical drawings.
- Use CAD, surveying, and other technical software to review, update, and maintain engineering information.
- Assist with basic engineering calculations, including distances, elevations, slopes, areas, and earthwork quantities.
- Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, technical reports, maps, presentations, and project documentation.
- Assist with monitoring and documenting engineering projects, construction activities, and site conditions.
- Support the collection and organization of data related to mine infrastructure, haul roads, stockpiles, drainage, reclamation, and other engineering projects.
- Assist with field inspections, observations, and data verification to support engineering evaluations and project requirements.
- Maintain accurate engineering records, survey files, drawings, databases, and technical documentation in accordance with established procedures.
- Coordinate with engineering, surveying, mine planning, environmental, maintenance, and operations personnel to support project objectives.
- Identify and communicate discrepancies, unusual field conditions, or data-quality concerns to the appropriate engineering or supervisory personnel.
- Follow established company procedures, mine safety requirements, and applicable environmental regulations while performing office and field duties.
- Learn and apply company engineering standards, technical procedures, and software systems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Typical Physical Demands
Work regularly requires prolonged sitting at a workstation and extended use of a computer. Field assignments may require standing, walking on uneven terrain, and moving between work areas.
Typical Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with regular or occasional assignments at active surface mining, industrial, or project sites based on business needs. Field conditions may include exposure to heavy equipment, dust, noise, uneven terrain, and changing or inclement weather. Travel between project sites or work locations may be required. Employees must comply with applicable safety policies, training requirements, personal protective equipment requirements, and site-access procedures.
Education and Experience
- Associate degree from a two-year college in Civil Engineering Technology, Mining Engineering Technology, Surveying, Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field.
- Internship, coursework, or professional experience in mining, civil engineering, surveying, construction, or a related technical field is preferred
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
Skills/Competencies
- Highly Organized
- Problem solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Technical Computer and Software