Engineering Manager in Comfort

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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 .
• 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.