Senior Mining Engineer – Mine Planning

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee and mentor staff with developing and managing daily and weekly mine plans for material extraction, including designing drill & blast sequence, haulage, and blending for plant feeds.

- Monitor and reconcile operational performance against short-range plans; implement corrective actions as needed.

- Coordinate closely with operational teams (mining, drilling/blasting, metallurgy) to ensure smooth execution of daily plans.

- Oversee the preparation of rolling monthly and quarterly forecasts, and annual mining budgets (tonnage, grade, stripping ratios, haulage).

- Optimize pit sequencing, haulage routes, and waste management strategies.

- Identify and recommend operational improvements to increase productivity and cost efficiency.

- Collaborate with Geotechnical Engineering on slope and dump stability considerations and optimizations.

- Generate and regularly update life-of-mine plans based on evolving pit designs, geologic models, and economic parameters.

- Conduct pit optimization studies using industry-standard software.

- Provide technical analysis for strategic projects, expansions, and regulatory filings.

- Initiate Kaizen/LEAN projects that deliver quantified $/t mined savings.

- Mentor and support junior mine planning engineers, facilitating their professional growth.

- Interface effectively with cross-functional teams, including geology, metallurgy, Mine Operations, environmental, and safety.

- Promote and enforce high standards of safety and environmental responsibility across mine planning activities.

Requirements:

Job Requirements:

- Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

- Minimum 5 years' experience in open-pit mining engineering with direct experience including full LOM scheduling

- Proficiency in mine planning software, preferred is: MineSight/Hexagon, including Planner, MPSO, Pit Expansion tool, Haulage, and pit optimization tools.

- Proficiency with fleet‑management/dispatch systems and data analytics tools (SQL, Python, Power BI)

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with expertise in mine scheduling and cost optimization.

- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills; capable of clearly presenting technical data to various stakeholders.

- Comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance

- Commitment to a strong safety culture and responsible environmental management practices.