Senior Mine Planning Engineer - Remote Geological Modeling

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Annual bonus potential

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Global collaboration experience

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mine Planning Engineer to lead long-term and short-term mine plans, optimizing resource use and ensuring economic viability across remote operations. You will collaborate with site-based geologists, engineers, and management to deliver robust and efficient mine plans that align with strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes creating sophisticated 3D geological models and mine layouts using Deswik, Vulcan or Surpac, covering open pit and underground designs, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in mine planning and design.
• Advanced proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, or Surpac.
• Strong understanding of geological modeling principles and data interpretation.
• Experience with open-pit and/or underground mining methods.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize long-term and short-term mine plans, considering geological, geotechnical, and economic factors.
• Create and refine detailed 3D geological models and mine layouts using specialized software.
• Perform mine design and scheduling, including open pit optimization and underground mine layouts.
• Conduct economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses for proposed mine plans.
• Collaborate closely with site teams to ensure plans are practical and achievable.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for mine planning initiatives.
• Stay abreast of advancements in mine planning technology and methodologies.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mine Planning Engineer to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This pivotal role will focus on developing long-term and short-term mine plans, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring the economic viability of extraction projects. You will be instrumental in creating sophisticated geological models and mine designs using advanced software. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mine planning, a strong understanding of geological interpretation, and exceptional skills in utilizing mine planning software. Working remotely, you will collaborate closely with site-based geologists, engineers, and management to deliver robust and efficient mine plans that align with strategic objectives. Your expertise will directly influence project success and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize long-term and short-term mine plans, considering geological, geotechnical, and economic factors.
• Create and refine detailed 3D geological models and mine layouts using specialized software.
• Perform mine design and scheduling, including open pit optimization and underground mine layouts.
• Conduct economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses for proposed mine plans.
• Collaborate closely with site teams to ensure plans are practical and achievable.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for mine planning initiatives.
• Stay abreast of advancements in mine planning technology and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in mine planning and design.
• Advanced proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or Surpac.
• Strong understanding of geological modeling principles and data interpretation.
• Experience with open-pit and/or underground mining methods.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The flexibility of a fully remote work environment.
• Annual bonus based on performance and project success.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Direct impact on strategic mine planning and project outcomes.