Short Term Planning Engineer

About the role

The Short-Term Planning Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing daily, weekly, and monthly mine plans to optimize ore production and waste removal. This role works closely with geology, surveying, and operations teams to integrate current data into planning models using specialized software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short-term mine plans that align with the long-term mine strategy.
• Work closely with geology, surveying, and operations teams to integrate current data into planning models.
• Use mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Minesight, or Vulcan) to design pit phases, haul roads, and blast patterns.
• Maintain operational performance against the plan and make real-time adjustments as needed to meet production targets.
• Conduct regular reconciliation of planned versus actual volumes to improve future planning accuracy.
• Identify and resolve operational constraints, such as equipment availability, weather impacts, and ore grade variations.
• Execute ore control procedures, including sampling protocols, data management, material routing, and QA/QC processes for blast holes and grade control samples.
• Prepare and present reports on short-term plan performance and upcoming challenges.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in mining engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a mine planning role.
• Proficiency with industry-standard mine planning software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams.
• A solid understanding of mining operations, including drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling.
• A commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Physical demands: Regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities: Required for this position.
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