Mine Planning Engineer: Leaching & Washing (Toluca On-Site)

Placements24

Toluca

On-site

MXN 700,000 - 900,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Mining Planning Engineer to join a Toluca-based team, focusing on strategic mine plans for ore washing and leaching operations. The role collaborates with geology, metallurgy, and operations to optimize recovery and efficiency on-site near Toluca.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in mine planning, strong analytical and project management skills, and proficiency with Vulcan, Surpac, and Deswik.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
Minimum 6 years in mine planning and operations with ore prep and leaching.
Proficiency with Vulcan, Surpac, and Deswik.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and on-site Toluca.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed short- and long-term mine plans, including washing and leaching stages.
Design mine layouts, including access, ore handling, and waste disposal strategies.
Use planning software to create schedules and optimize resource use.
Coordinate planning with metallurgical teams to ensure leaching feed quality.
Perform economic evaluations for development and expansion projects.
Ensure plans comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with operations to implement plans and address challenges.
Prepare production forecasts, depletion schedules, and cost estimates.
Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities in mining efficiency and recovery.
Mentor junior engineers on planning methodologies.