Superintendent, Mine Planning

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

Develops and maintains short-term medium-term and life-of-mine plans in coordination with Geology Mining Operations Processing and Technical Services to achieve production and business targets

What You Will Deliver

Mine Planning and Design

Develops and maintains short- medium- and long-term mine plans with relevant technical and operational functions Produces and reviews mine designs production schedules extraction sequences and development plans to optimize resource utilization safety efficiency and cost effectiveness Coordinates with Geology to incorporate resource models reserve updates and grade control information into plans and production forecasts

Performance and Optimization

Monitors actual mining performance against approved plans analyzes variances identifies constraints and risks and recommends corrective actions Conducts mine optimization studies and evaluates mining methods equipment requirements and operational strategies to maximize resource recovery and minimize operating costs Drives continuous improvement opportunities within mine planning processes systems and technologies

Business Planning and Technical Governance

Prepares annual operating plans production forecasts manpower requirements budgets and capital expenditure proposals for mine planning and development Maintains the accuracy integrity and availability of mine planning data survey information and technical reports Leads technical studies feasibility assessments mine expansion plans and resource utilization reports Reviews and approves planning deliverables technical reports designs and schedules against company standards regulatory requirements and industry best practices

People and HSE

Supervises Mine Planning personnel provides technical guidance and coaching and deploys department resources effectively Implements HSE requirements in planning activities and participates in risk assessments and incident investigations

What Success Looks Like

Short- medium- and life-of-mine plans align with approved production and business objectives Mine designs schedules forecasts and technical reports are accurate available and compliant with company and regulatory requirements Planning variances constraints and risks are identified and addressed through timely corrective recommendations Mine planning activities improve resource recovery operating efficiency and cost effectiveness while meeting HSE requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.

Eight to ten years of mining experience, including significant experience in mine planning and scheduling.

Good knowledge of EnglishAchievement OrientationTeamworkEthics and Values