Manager – Engineering

Position Summary

The Manager of Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership for all engineering functions supporting underground mining operations. This role ensures safe, compliant, and cost-effective mine planning and execution while advancing operational performance through modern engineering practices, technology, and talent development. The position serves as a key technical advisor to site and corporate leadership and acts as the primary interface with regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Governance

• Lead and oversee all engineering, surveying, and mine planning functions for the underground mining complex.
• Establish engineering standards, controls, and work processes aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the responsible Professional Engineer for required plans, maps, certifications, and regulatory submittals.

Mine Planning & Technical Support

• Develop and direct short- and long-range mine plans that optimize safety, productivity, reserve recovery, and cost performance.
• Oversee ventilation planning, pillar design, roof control integration, mine drainage, pumping, and material handling systems.
• Ensure accurate mine surveying, mapping, and reserve estimation in compliance with federal, state, and company standards.
• Responsible for refuse construction, planning, required submittals, inspections and certifications.
• Direct the development of geologic information necessary to maintain the coal quality required by customers.

Regulatory, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with MSHA, state mining agencies, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare and maintain ventilation, roof control, dust control, refuse, slurry, and water management plans.
• Maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies.

Financial & Strategic Planning

• Contribute to annual budgets, life-of-mine plans, and capital planning.
• Develop production, recovery, equipment, and cost projections.
• Assist with End of Month closeout which includes stockpile volumes, tonnage distributions, Land Management System input, mapping, operational statistics and Land Company submittals

Technology & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage modern mine planning, surveying, and modeling software to improve operational outcomes.
• Promote data-driven decision making and continuous improvement initiatives.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, surveyors, and technical staff.
• Build a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive underground mining experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer required.
• Certified WV Underground Miner Certification required.
• WV Underground Mine Foreman’s Certification preferred.
• MSHA qualified impoundment inspector or ability to obtain required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated proficiency with underground mine planning, surveying, and design software such as AutoCAD, Carlson, or equivalent platforms.
• Working knowledge of mine ventilation modeling, geologic modeling, and reserve estimation tools.
• Ability to leverage digital mapping, data management, and analytics tools to support operational and regulatory decision making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.