Mine Planning Manager

Ember Grey; Nevada; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Employee share purchase plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Ember Grey seeks a Manager, Technical Services to lead integrated mine planning and technical services for a major copper development project in Nevada. This senior role combines mine planning, geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, and resource estimation, coordinating internal teams, external consultants, and drilling contractors through PFS and FS stages.

You will shape the mine development strategy, technical direction, and long-term operational plans, while managing budgets and

Qualifications

• Lead integrated mine planning, geology, geotechnical engineering, and hydrogeology teams.
• Oversee PFS/FS programmes and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Senior technical services or project leadership experience in mining.
• Experience with NI 43-101 standards and reporting requirements.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of MineSight and Whittle software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Integrated Mine Planning team across multiple technical disciplines.
• Oversee technical programmes and studies through PFS and FS stages.
• Develop and implement strategic mine plans and production strategies.
• Manage external consultants, contractors, and service providers for deliverables.
• Define mining methods, equipment selection, and capital/operating cost estimates.
• Coordinate mine planning with processing and other disciplines for integrated development.
• Define project objectives, technical strategies, and resource planning.
• Lead, coach, and develop technical teams with performance management.
• Oversee life-of-mine plans and long-term business strategies.
• Manage technical budgets, cost estimates, and economic feasibility assessments.
• Oversee infill drilling programmes and drill contractor management.
• Direct resource and reserve estimation to NI 43-101 standards.

Skills

Mine planning

Geology

Geotechnical

Hydrogeology

Team leadership

PFS/FS leadership

Budget management

MSHA safety

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering/Geology or related

Tools

MineSight

Whittle

Job description

Seeking a Manager, Technical Services to lead integrated mine planning and technical services for a major copper development project in Nevada.

This is a senior technical leadership position combining mine planning, geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, resource and reserve estimation, and feasibility study development, with responsibility for coordinating internal teams, external engineering consultants, and drilling contractors throughout the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) and Feasibility Study (FS) stages. The role will play a key part in shaping the project's mine development strategy, technical direction, cost estimates, and long-term operational plans.

What you'll do:

• Lead the Integrated Mine Planning team, providing technical direction across mine planning, geology, geotechnical engineering, and hydrogeology
• Oversee technical programmes and studies throughout the PFS and FS stages, ensuring alignment with project development objectives
• Develop and implement strategic and tactical mine plans to support project development, construction, and future operations
• Manage external engineering consultants, mine planning teams, contractors, and technical service providers, ensuring deliverables meet project requirements and contractual expectations
• Define mining methods, equipment selection, production strategies, workforce requirements, and associated capital and operating cost estimates
• Coordinate mine planning activities with processing, engineering, and other project disciplines to ensure an integrated approach to project development
• Establish project objectives, technical strategies, work programmes, procedures, and resource plans in collaboration with other department leaders
• Lead and develop technical teams, providing coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning
• Oversee the development of life-of-mine plans and long-term business strategies
• Manage technical budgets, capital cost estimates, operating forecasts, and economic and financial feasibility assessments
• Oversee and coordinate large-scale infill drilling programmes, managing drilling contractors and ensuring effective delivery and value for money
• Direct resource and reserve estimation activities, ensuring compliance with NI 43-101 reporting requirements and applicable industry standards
• Maintain high standards of geological database management, sampling and assaying protocols, and quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)
• Drive the adoption of new technologies, technical innovations, and industry best practices across mine planning and technical services
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable site safety, environmental, and MSHA requirements
• Work closely with project leadership and peer managers to support the successful advancement of the project towards development and construction

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• 7+ years of experience overseeing mine planning, geology, geotechnical, hydrogeological programmes, or a combination of technical services disciplines, with an emphasis on mine planning
• Previous experience in a senior technical services, mine planning, or project leadership position within the mining industry
• Strong understanding of integrated mine planning, mining methods, production strategies, and long-term mine development
• Experience supporting or leading Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFS) and Feasibility Studies (FS) for mining projects
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, engineering consultants, contractors, and other external stakeholders
• Knowledge of resource and reserve estimation, with experience working in accordance with NI 43-101 standards and reporting requirements
• Experience overseeing drilling programmes, geological databases, sampling procedures, assaying, and QA/QC practices
• Understanding of geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, and their integration into mine planning and project development
• Experience with mine planning and economic modelling software, ideally MineSight and Whittle
• Strong financial and commercial understanding, including capital expenditure, operating costs, budget management, and project economic evaluations
• Familiarity with project management tools, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and relevant mining industry systems
• Knowledge of MSHA safety requirements and a demonstrated commitment to safe and environmentally responsible operations
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities, oversee multiple workstreams, and deliver technical programmes to agreed schedules and budgets

What's on offer:

• Senior technical leadership opportunity within an established international copper mining organisation
• Opportunity to lead integrated technical services for a major copper development project in Nevada
• Direct involvement in mine planning, geology, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and feasibility study programmes
• Significant influence over mine development strategy, technical direction, project economics, and long-term planning
• Opportunity to manage multidisciplinary teams, external engineering consultants, and large-scale drilling programmes
• Exposure to resource and reserve estimation, technical governance, and industry-leading mining practices
• Competitive total rewards package, including annual performance bonuses, medical, dental and vision benefits, employer-supported retirement savings, employee share purchase plan, paid time off, and professional development support
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of a major mining project and support the long-term growth of a global copper business