Long Range Planning Engineer

Job Description

•Generate mine designs, activity sequences, and schedules for the long range mine planning

•Create LOM dump designs and sequencing

•Ensure a seamless transition from life of mine planning to mid and short-range mine plans

•Conduct analysis to identify optimal mine plans.

•Generate practical mine designs in compliance with geotechnical, hydrogeological and geological parameters

•Analyze and reconcile actual mine performance to planned performance

•Responsible for pit optimization, mine scheduling, fleet sizing, technical studies focused on asset optimization, etc.

•Collaborate with all departments and engineering disciplines to integrate long-term mine infrastructure projects into the mine plan

•Analyze haulage and cycle times with the purpose to collaborate and propose continuous improvement initiatives

•Ensures mining is planned to maximize the recovery of ore and minimize mining dilution

•Preparation of the annual mining budget and prepare associated reports on production activities

•Maintain design database

•Comply with all safety requirements and observe all company policies and procedures

•Performs other mine engineering duties that may reasonably be required

Qualifications

•Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering from an accredited University

•5+ years of mine planning experience in an open pit environment PREFERRED , underground experience will be considered

•Hard rock mining experience REQUIRED

•Knowledge of Vulcan or ability to learn the software

•Must have excellent computer skills with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook

•Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities

•Ability to interpret and disseminate technical information between internal and external stakeholders