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.

Qualifications

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.