Overview:
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U. S. Steel is seeking a Management Associate – Drill and Blast Engineer for our Minnesota Ore Operations at our Minntac and Keetac Mines in Mt. Iron and Keewatin. The Management Associate program is our entry level program for college graduates to help accelerate their professional development. Management Associates are provided between 12-24 months of training across multiple functional areas with work assignments designed to assist in both personal and skill-set development. The role may include rotational assignment(s) within the department. This program is designed to strengthen leadership capabilities to prepare the college graduate for advanced roles within our operations or in a number of disciplines that support our operations.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Apply geologic and related engineering problem-solving knowledge and skills in an open-pit mining environment.Work closely with Drill and Blast supervisor to improve drill and blast practices.Produce the daily and weekly Drill and Blast plan.Design Blast Pattern by using appropriate burden and spacing.Monitor, verify, analyze, and report blast movement and performance data.Monitor Ground vibrations and air blast/overpressure by setting up seismographs and extracting the readings.Weekly reporting on ground vibrations and air blast; adjust practices to improve.Work on associated projects with stakeholders relating to Fragmentation Optimization.Supervise and direct unionized employees to ensure maximum worker efficiency and safety.Be able to consult with and direct mine production personnel in order to successfully execute mine plans of varying lengths.Candidate Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Mining EngineeringMust have at least a 2.75 GPA, will accept 2.5 with experienceGraduated within the last three years from an accredited college or university at the time of hireExtensive computer skills and ability to learn new software’s quicklyExcellent organizational, verbal, and written skillsAbility to multitask and to work independentlyA willingness and eagerness to learn from others in the organizationThis is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing.Preferred Skills:We are looking for motivated self-starters that can work in a fast paced, data-driven environment. The successful undergraduate will be an analytical problem solver, have an extremely high level of customer focus and a passion for process improvement. In addition, a successful intern will have:Experience with Mine Planning SoftwareA willingness and eagerness to learn from others in the organizationDemonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for your area of studyA strong record of team, project and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activitiesA willingness to take initiative to understand the businessAn aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skillsA strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growthMust be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident and high energyThe ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.Leadership and strong decision-making skillsAbility to think and act both strategically and tactically