Main objectives:

Ensure that short, medium and long term mining plans are implemented to optimize mine life.

Responsibilities and tasks:

Develop monthly, quarterly and long term plan at final design stage and preliminary design stage using applicable software,
Review mine designs and update them as necessary,
Review planning guidelines and strategies to optimize mining processes,
Safe and efficient execution of mine planning work.
Generate short (weekly and monthly), medium (quarterly – half-yearly) and long term (LOM) mine plans,
Update and revise mine plans as needed,
Collaborate with the mine engineer, production and mine geologists to ensure smooth operation and achievement of production targets,
Ensure that the ROM storage strategy is maintained and that the plant is adequately supplied with ore at all times,
Manage the geotechnical consultant and adopt recommendations for pit slopes and tailings facility design parameters,
Carry out conceptual mining studies on new ore bodies,
Supervise the preparation of weekly schedules to meet forecasts,
Develop short-term schedules and assist production engineers in implementing designs,
Review life of mine plan costs and develop cut-off grade strategies for ore reserve estimation and ore blocking by geologists,
Replace the chief mine engineer in his absence.

Knowledge / Skills & Competencies:

Strong report writing and presentation skills,
Have team leadership and manage the team safely,
Have a real professional conscience,
Be able to work independently (dedicated, conscientious and autonomous) to achieve set objectives,
Have good organizational and planning skills,
Know how to work efficiently and on time,
Working under pressure,
Have good communication and teamwork skills.

Training/Education Requirements:

Hold a mining engineering degree or equivalent,
Have a good knowledge of mine planning and scheduling software (Geovia Surpac, MineSched and Whittle),
Proficiency in computer tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, etc.),
Hold a driving license (category B),
First aid certificate (desirable).

Experience required:

Have at least 8 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in open-pit mining,
Underground mining experience is an advantage
Ability to maintain or exceed industry best practices in all mining engineering related tasks,
Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices,
Experience in long-term mine planning,
Experience in production and planning in an open-air environment,
Understanding of geotechnical engineering,
Knowledge of selective open-pit mining techniques and equipment used.

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