Civil Engineer - Surveyor Internship Opportunity

Center, ND

Who is BNI Coal?

BNI Coal Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of ALLETE (NYSE-ALE), owns and operates the Center Mine near Center, N.D. This surface mine supplies lignite coal to fuel the nearby Milton R. Young steam electric Generating Station, Units I and II.

Each year BNI Coal mines about 4.5 million tons of lignite, supplying both units of the Young Station. The Mining process annually disturbs and reclaims approximately 210 acres per year. The electricity made from BNI's lignite lights up farms and businesses in eastern North Dakota and northern Minnesota.

Who we are looking for:

BNI is searching for an energetic individual with a desire and a capacity to learn about the technologies and processes involved in the operation of a surface coal mine.  The successful candidate will assist the mine’s engineers and surveyors in the day to day support of mining operations.  Initial duties will primarily include surveying and surveying related tasks.  This work supports BNI’s reclamation effort and will involve working with a fleet of scrapers, excavators, and overburden trucks.  Subsequent duties may include work in civil design projects such as road, ponds, diversions, and other surface water management structures.  These projects will be assigned to the successful candidate in accordance with their demonstrated technical ability and desire to gain these experiences.  Surveying at BNI is done entirely with differentially corrected GPS.  Candidates need not have experience in the operation of GPS technology although such experience is desirable.  BNI performs all engineering design work utilizing the Carlson Software suite of design products.  These software products operate inside of AutoCAD.  As such, proficiency in AutoCAD is highly desirable.  Experience with Carlson Software products is not necessary as this internship will provide an opportunity to gain this experience.

The candidate must be currently enrolled at a sophomore level or above at an accredited North Dakota institution, have a GPA of 2.5 or greater, be eligible to work in the United States, possess a valid driver’s license, pass a background check and drug screen.  The candidate will obtain a MSHA 5023 certification and must be able to work safely indoors, outdoors in various weather conditions, and at heights if necessary.  Extended periods of sitting at a workstation will be required with the occasional lifting of less than 50 lbs.  The candidate should be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with users of varying technical skill levels.

Diesel Mechanic

BNI Coal, Ltd. is accepting employment applications for future diesel mechanic positions at the Center Mine, Center, ND.  Responsibilities include: repair/maintenance of diesel engines, transmissions, converters, differentials, brakes, hydraulics, and electrical systems for construction and mining equipment.

Minimum requirements: H.S. Degree or GED; Diesel Mechanic degree required; valid drivers license, 5 years work experience.  Two year diesel mechanic degree may be substituted for 2 years work experience. Computer skills relating to the use of diagnostic software are required. Applicant must be proficient in the use of service and parts publications, schematics, and equipment electrical systems.

Excellent benefit package. Applications are available below, BNI Center Mine 2360 35^th Ave. SW, Center, ND or BNI Bismarck, 1637 Burnt Boat Drive, Bismarck, ND 58503.  Mail application to “Diesel Mechanic”to BNI Coal, P.O. Box 897, Bismarck, ND 58502.    EOE

Utility Worker

BNI Coal, Ltd. is accepting employment applications for future utility positions at the Center Mine, Center, ND. 

Responsibilities include general labor as shift worker including: operating and maintaining large mining equipment, pumping water and maintaining pumps, general clean up, and assist mechanics. Must become proficient in operating large mining equipment.

Minimum requirements: H.S. Degree or GED; valid drivers license, 5 years work experience.  Two year college degree may be substituted for 2 years work experience.  Experience in operating large construction/earth moving equipment is required. Experience with welding, dragline maintenance, or diesel mechanics are preferred but not required.

Excellent benefit package. Applications are available below, or at BNI Center Mine 2360 35^th Ave. SW, Center, ND, or BNI Bismarck, 1637 Burnt Boat Drive, Bismarck, ND 58503.  Mail application to “Utility Worker” to the Bismarck address

BNI Coal is an equal opportunity employer.