Mine Research Engineer

Founded in 2017, Eden GeoPower develops a technology to address the
current financial and environmental challenges in underground energy
extraction technologies with novel and groundbreaking ideas. Our goal is to
offer a sustainable solution that reduces or eliminates water use,
underground water contamination, wastewater production, air pollution, and
induced seismicity associated with current fracturing methods. The company
has secured funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of
Energy, MIT, MassCEC, Ameren, and other VC and industry investors.
We are looking for a motivated and creative research engineer to help us conduct
research, analysis, mining cost modeling and mining continuous improvement suggestions. This
includes assisting with geomechanical testing, mining experiment suggestions, geology sample analysis reviews,
measurements, data collection and analysis.
Tasks:
Assist with suggestions of experiments to evaluate a scientific hypothesis,
defining a process to conduct the experiments;
Assist with mining/geologic data acquisition and analysis plus rock sample characterization;
Ability to review and analyze general surface and underground mining methods;
Assist with data collection, visualization, and analysis;
Draw conclusions without sufficient data
Prepare reports and presentations for projects as needed
Requirements
 Research into novel methods of rock breakage and experience in geomechanical laboratory testing
Ability to perform the following tests: rock compressive strength, tensile, rock hardness, core flooding, permeability, P/S wave, Elasticity.
Assist in mining laboratory experiments to test research findings
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Mine planning and scheduling experience
Knowledgeable of ore reserve estimation
Assessing production rates to determine mine operation effectiveness
Preparation of projects and updates for the Mining Manager
Strong project management skills
Ability to make sound recommendations with incomplete information.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Willingness to learn and to share knowledge which benefits the team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Willingness to travel to field sites
To perform other duties as requested in the department.
Benefits
Full health insurance
Paid Time Off: Federal Holidays
10+ vacation days, sick days
Full health insurance
Annual salary + bonuses