Mine Planner - Open Pit

Placements24; Waukee (IA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 73.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Collaborative work environment

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks an experienced Mine Planner for open-pit operations in Paarl. You will develop short-term and long-term mine plans, design pit layouts, roads and benches, and integrate geological data with production forecasts to maximize efficiency and safety.

Collaborating with geologists, surveyors, and operations, you will produce technical reports and schedules, ensuring plans reflect economic analyses and site constraints while supporting continuous improvements in planning processes.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mine planning, with a strong focus on open-pit mining.
• Proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, Micromine or similar.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Develop and update short-term (daily/weekly) and long-term (annual/life-of-mine) mine plans for open-pit operations.
• Utilize mine planning software to design pit outlines, haul roads, ramps, and production benches.
• Collaborate with the geology team to incorporate geological models and resource estimates into mine plans.
• Work with surveyors to ensure accurate implementation of the mine plan in the field.
• Conduct economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses to optimize mine plans for profitability.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on mine planning activities and production forecasts.

Conoscenze

Open-pit mining

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Strumenti

Deswik

Vulcan

Micromine

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Mine Planner specializing in open-pit operations for their site in Paarl . This role is crucial for developing short-term and long-term mine plans that optimize resource extraction, ensure operational efficiency, and maintain safety standards within the Western Cape region. You will work closely with geologists, surveyors, and operational teams to create production schedules, design mine layouts, and manage mine development activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to contribute to the success of a significant mining operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update short-term (daily/weekly) and long-term (annual/life-of-mine) mine plans for open-pit operations .


• Utilize mine planning software to design pit outlines, haul roads, ramps, and production benches.


• Collaborate with the geology team to incorporate geological models and resource estimates into mine plans.


• Work with surveyors to ensure accurate implementation of the mine plan in the field.


• Conduct economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses to optimize mine plans for profitability.


• Prepare technical reports and presentations on mine planning activities and production forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine planning, with a strong focus on open-pit mining .


• Proficiency in industry-standard mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, Micromine, or similar.


• Solid understanding of mining methods, geotechnical considerations, and operational constraints.


• Ability to interpret geological data, survey information, and economic parameters.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development in mine planning and engineering.


• Relocation assistance may be provided for suitable candidates moving to the Paarl area.


• A collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and efficiency.


• Exposure to challenging and rewarding mining projects.