Quarry Operations Engineer

Quarry Operations Engineer

Location: Holcim Azerbaijan Plant
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Cement Manufacturing

About the Role

Quarry Operations Engineer to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of our limestone quarry. The role ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable extraction practices while consistently delivering the required material quality and quantities to support plant production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mining strategies to optimize resource extraction and extend quarry life.
• Design and monitor bench geometry to ensure slope stability, efficiency, and compliance with safety standards.
• Manage and interpret block models to align production with geological resources and plant needs.
• Conduct and oversee sampling and quality control to ensure materials meet specifications.
• Plan and supervise blasting operations, ensuring safety, precision, and cost efficiency.
• Use quarry engineering and design software (e.g., QSO Expert, AutoCAD, Surpac, or similar) to prepare 3D models, technical drawings, and operational plans.
• Oversee topographic surveys, maintain accurate maps, and update quarry records.
• Collaborate with processing plant teams to deliver the right material quality and volumes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times.
• Train and mentor quarry staff on operational best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5–7 years in quarry operations or open-pit mining, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/engineering role.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Bench design and blasting techniques
• Quarry planning and resource management
• Block model interpretation and geological analysis
• Material quality management in cement, aggregate, or construction industries
• Software Proficiency:
• QSO Expert or equivalent quarry operation software
• AutoCAD, Surpac, or other 3D modeling/design tools
• GIS/Topographic survey tools
• Other Skills:
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and quarry maps
• Effective leadership and communication skills

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in quarry engineering design and geological mapping.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability practices in mining operations.
• Proven record of coordinating quarry operations with processing plants to meet production targets.

Evaluation Criteria

1. Technical competence: Experience with quarry planning, blasting, bench design, and material quality management.
2. Software expertise: Hands-on use of QSO Expert (or equivalent quarry software), AutoCAD, and 3D modeling tools.
3. Industry alignment: Previous limestone quarry or similar aggregate/cement industry background.
4. Leadership qualities: Evidence of managing quarry teams, safety compliance, and training programs.
5. Problem-solving: Case studies or examples where the candidate optimized production or resolved quarry challenges.

Skills Checklist

• Mining strategy & bench geometry design
• Block model interpretation & quarry planning
• Sampling & quality control methods
• Blasting operations (design & supervision)
• Topography & survey interpretation
• Proficiency in QSO Expert, AutoCAD, Surpac (or similar tools)
• Quarry operations reporting & documentation
• Health, safety, and environmental compliance knowledge
• Team leadership and cross-department coordination