Long Term Mine Planning Chief Engineer W/M

ERAMET; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 656.491.000 - 984.737.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company, located in Halmahera, Indonesia, seeks a Mining Engineer for strategic planning and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a BSc/MSc in Mining Engineering and 5–7 years of experience in mining planning roles. Proficiency with mining software and strong analytical skills are required. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in long-term or strategic mine planning roles.
• Experience with dashboards and database tools.
• Strong Excel and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and optimize LOM to 5-year plans.
• Prepare and submit data for Reserve certification.
• Work with teams to integrate inputs into the mine plan.

Skills

Software proficiency in Mine design

Data modeling

Strong analytical mindset

Fluent English

Bahasa Indonesia or Mandarin

Education

BSc/MSc in Mining Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

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At Eramet, we are convinced that the world needs metals produced by a responsible mining industry.

We are facing the greatest challenge in our history: to make a success of the energy and ecological transition and re-establish the conditions for lasting harmony between man and the Earth.

We share this conviction with our Group's 10,700 employees around the world, who are committed to making Eramet a benchmark in the responsible transformation of the Earth's mineral resources, for the benefit of all.

Join Eramet and become the new face of mining!

Position Reference: 44750

Location: Halmahera, ID

Contract type: Permanent

Weda Bay, a strategic source of ore and a major focus of the energy transition.

Weda Bay Nickel, in which Eramet is a co-shareholder, is an integral part of the Group’s strategy to support the energy transition in a sustainable way by providing leading-edge solutions to meet the needs of the new metals era.

The Weda Bay Nickel mine, located on the island of Halmahera in northeast Indonesia, recently went into production in 2019. As part of a partnership with the Chinese steel group Tsingshan, the world’s leading producer of stainless steel and the majority shareholder of PT Weda Bay Nickel, Eramet brings its technical and operational expertise on the mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning
  • Develop, update and optimize LOM to 5-year plans and mining sequences.
  • Conduct pit optimization and design of pit shells and sub-pits per year.
  • Plan waste dump, haul roads, sediment ponds, quarries, and infrastructure platforms.
• Compliance & Reporting
  • Prepare and submit data and documentation for Reserve certification.
  • Support Feasibility Studies and AMDAL/RKAB filings.
  • Deliver planning outputs for ESMD: monthly and quarterly reports.
  • Monitor and report compliance with long-term plans.
• Coordination & Interfaces
  • Work with geology, construction, permitting and operations teams to integrate inputs into the mine plan.
  • Support interfaces with government agencies and corporate governance.
  • Contribute to cross-functional planning reviews.

About you

• BSc/MSc degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years in long-term or strategic mine planning roles.
• Software proficiency in Mine design, strong data discipline.
• Experience with dashboards (Power BI, Tableau), and database tools.
• Understanding of short- and medium-term mine planning concepts.
• Knowledge of equipment performance metrics and mining productivity levers.
• Strong Excel, data modeling, and reporting capabilities.
• Leadership in the field; ability to coach diverse teams and contractors.
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement; strong problem solving.
• Clear communication and influence across technical/operational stakeholders.
• Resilience and adaptability in remote, fast-changing contexts.
• Field presence and collaboration with operators and supervisors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Fluent English required.
• Bahasa Indonesia or Mandarin are valuable assets.

With operations on five continents and employees from more than 70 different countries, Eramet is an inherently diverse group. We are convinced that this diversity of talents and skills is an asset and we are actively engaged in recruiting the talented people who will be crucial to our success in the future, regardless of their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin, sexual orientation and beliefs. We are committed to offering all employees the support and development opportunities they need throughout their careers.