Senior Mine Planning Engineer

BARRICK; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ma’aden Barrick Copper Company (MBCC) is looking for a Senior Mine Planning Engineer at the Jabal Sayid Mine. This critical role focuses on efficient mine planning, ensuring safe ore extraction while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance operational performance.

Benefits

Focus on sustainability

Support for continuous learning

Opportunity to develop future mining leaders

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in underground hard rock mining.
• Proven expertise in mine budgeting and planning.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and LOM plans.
• Oversee short and medium-term schedules aligned with production.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mine budgeting

Equipment cycle calculations

Planning for long-hole open stoping

Cut & fill methods

Ventilation systems

Backfill engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Equivalent qualifications

Tools

DESWIK mine planning software

Job description

Ma’aden Barrick Copper Company (MBCC) is seeking an experienced Senior Mine Planning Engineer to join our team at the Jabal Sayid Mine.

This role plays a critical part in driving operational efficiency through short to long-term mine planning, while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safe, optimized extraction of ore.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and manage annual budgets, LOM plans, and rolling forecasts for underground mine operations.
• Oversee short and medium-term schedules aligned with production targets and geological data.
• Analyze production performance, identify deviations, and lead recovery planning.
• Support mining contractor coordination through design approvals, stope notes, and planning documentation.
• Ensure technical quality and statutory compliance in all mine planning activities.
• Contribute to the growth of a high-performing technical team through coaching and skills development.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives across mining methods, cost control, and safety.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5–10 years of experience in underground hard rock mining, with a strong focus on planning.
• Proven expertise in:
• Mine budgeting and equipment cycle calculations
• Planning for long-hole open stoping and cut & fill methods
• Ventilation, paste fill, and reticulation systems
• DESWIK mine planning software (or equivalent)
• Familiarity with reporting codes such as JORC, NI 43-101, and business planning processes.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical principles and backfill engineering.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster collaboration across departments.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Why MBCC

Join a world-class operation with a focus on sustainability, safety, and technical excellence. At MBCC, we value innovation, performance, and continuous learning — while supporting the development of future mining leaders.