Senior Mine Planning & Optimization Engineer

Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC) seeks an experienced Mine Planning Engineer to develop short-, medium-, and life-of-mine plans ensuring production targets and operational efficiency.

The role collaborates with Geology, Mining Operations, Processing, and Technical Services to optimize resource utilization while maintaining safety and cost effectiveness. Eight to ten years’ mining experience and a Mining Engineering degree are required, with strong English skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• Eight to ten years of mining experience with planning/scheduling.
• Good knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans with production forecasts.
• Produces and reviews mine designs, schedules, extraction sequences, and development plans.
• Coordinates with Geology to incorporate resource models and grade control into plans.
• Monitors performance, analyzes variances, and recommends corrective actions.

Skills

Mine planning

Scheduling

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC) seeks an experienced Mine Planning Engineer to develop short-, medium-, and life-of-mine plans ensuring production targets and operational efficiency.

The role collaborates with Geology, Mining Operations, Processing, and Technical Services to optimize resource utilization while maintaining safety and cost effectiveness. Eight to ten years’ mining experience and a Mining Engineering degree are required, with strong English skills.