Ben Cachares

Ben Cachares is a skilled professional in the mining and engineering sector, currently serving as a Field Engineer at Maine Drilling & Blasting since May 2023. Previously, Ben worked at CEMEX USA as a Mining Engineer from July 2021 to April 2023, contributing to the Resource and Mine Planning Team at the Tolleson Quarry in Clinchfield, GA, and tracking key performance indicators across multiple quarries. Ben participated in the Cement Talent Development Program at Balcones and Demopolis Cement Plants, acquiring formal training in areas such as safety and quality control. Earlier experience includes an internship at Warrior Met Coal Inc, where rotations spanned underground production, safety, engineering, and surveying, and an operations internship at Vulcan Materials Company focused on drill and blast operations and quality control. Ben holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Kentucky, earned in 2021.