Senior Mine Planning Engineer - On-Site, Open-Pit Mastery

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mine Planning Engineer for an on-site Queenstown role in NZ. You will develop comprehensive short- and long-term mine plans, design pits, and optimize production schedules to maximize value while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

The role requires 7+ years in mine planning and design, strong software proficiency, and collaboration with geology and operations teams to ensure execution aligns with project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years progressive experience in mine planning and design.
• Proficiency with mine planning software and scheduling tools.
• Strong knowledge of geological modeling, resource estimation, geostatistics.
• Experience in economic evaluations and feasibility studies.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Commitment to safety and environmental best practices.
• Experience in the Eastern Cape mining sector is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed mine plans, including pit designs and schedules.
• Utilize mine planning software (e.g., Surpac, Vulcan, Deswik) to optimize mine layouts, drill and blast patterns, and equipment utilization.
• Conduct economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses to support decision-making for mine development and optimization projects.
• Collaborate with the geology team to interpret geological models and ensure accurate resource definition is incorporated into mine plans.
• Work closely with operations personnel to ensure the effective implementation of mine plans and to provide necessary adjustments based on site conditions.
• Monitor mining progress against planned targets, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and cost estimates related to mine planning activities.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of mine planning processes and methodologies.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior mine planning engineers.

Skills

Mine planning

Open-pit design

Scheduling tools

Geological modeling

Resource estimation

Geostatistics

Economic evaluations

Feasibility studies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Safety and environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

7+ years experience in mine planning and design

Tools

Surpac

Vulcan

Deswik

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mine Planning Engineer for an on-site Queenstown role in NZ. You will develop comprehensive short- and long-term mine plans, design pits, and optimize production schedules to maximize value while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

The role requires 7+ years in mine planning and design, strong software proficiency, and collaboration with geology and operations teams to ensure execution aligns with project goals.