Who we are

Ferroglobe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy.

Learn more about our Transformation Story here: Who we are

What you will do

As a Mining Engineer, you will lead and contribute to all phases of surface mine design, planning, permitting, and operational support. This role is responsible for preparing and submitting environmental permits, leading complex mine planning and expansion projects, and providing technical expertise in strategic mine design, scheduling, budgeting, and economic analysis. You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to evaluate capital projects, administer contracts, implement operational improvements, and ensure compliance with state, federal, and MSHA regulations. Working in active mine and plant environments, you will support safe, efficient, and cost-effective mining operations while driving continuous improvement and long-term operational success.

Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned Engineering projects
Lead projects and contribute mine planning expertise on large/complex site planning/construction and expansion or modifications for underground/surface coal mine locations.
Contribute to site strategic planning, scheduling, budgeting efforts using software such as Carlson and AutoCAD
Conduct short- and long-range strategic mine planning to include cost determination, pit optimization, mine method selection, mine design, mine scheduling, ventilation design and planning, infrastructure design, equipment fleet requirements, drill and blast design, and economic analysis
Develop and evaluate AFE’s (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requests
Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
Evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement
Prepare and submit Environmental Permits to state and federal agencies
Perform other duties as required

What we seek

4+ years of experience in underground/surface mining experience.
Mine/environmental permitting in regards with state/federal regulations
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions, familiar with MSHA rules and regulation
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Mine Engineering
Ability to obtain State certification for Surface and Underground.
Ability to conduct a financial, economic, and cost analysis
Bachelor's degree in a Mine Engineering discipline or related engineering discipline and related experience in Engineering or a related field

Criteria/Working Conditions

Work is in a underground/surface mine preparation plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required

Ferroglobe promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws

What we offer

Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
Highly competitive benefits programs
401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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Mine Engineer