Open-Pit Mine Planning & Optimization Lead

Lidya Madencilik; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Lidya Madencilik is hiring a Mine Planning Chief to lead pit optimization, open-pit design, and long-term production planning. The role oversees technical and economic evaluation of mining projects and requires coordination with geology, geotechnical, and processing teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in metallic mining, strong software skills (Deswik, Vulcan, Micromine), and solid English communication for stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in metallic mining.
• Hands-on experience in pit optimization and understanding of cut-off grade, strip ratio, dilution, and ore loss.
• Advanced proficiency in mine planning software (Deswik, Vulcan, Micromine).
• Knowledge of mining engineering, geological concepts, and regulations affecting mine planning.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pit optimization, final pit and pushback design, and long-term production planning for open pit projects.
• Define pit optimization inputs with geology, geotechnical, and mineral processing teams.
• Perform cut-off grade analyses and stockpiling strategy development.
• Prepare waste dump, haul road, and ramp designs.
• Conduct equipment selection and fleet sizing aligned with the production plan.
• Deliver safe, technically sound, and economic mine designs for mineral reserves.
• Support long-term underground mine design and optimization studies as required.
• Run scenario and sensitivity analyses on price, cost, and recovery; quantify impact on project value.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Micromine

Datamine NPV Scheduler

Job description

Lidya Madencilik is hiring a Mine Planning Chief to lead pit optimization, open-pit design, and long-term production planning. The role oversees technical and economic evaluation of mining projects and requires coordination with geology, geotechnical, and processing teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in metallic mining, strong software skills (Deswik, Vulcan, Micromine), and solid English communication for stakeholder engagement.