Mine Planning & Optimization Engineer (2x2 Rotation)

JDS Energy & Mining

Challis (ID)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

JDS Energy & Mining in Challis, Idaho, seeks a Mine Planning Engineer to design, schedule, and optimize mining sequences. You will bridge long-term life-of-mine goals with daily operations, using advanced spatial modeling and scheduling software to balance ore quality, equipment utilization, and waste management.

The role emphasizes coordinating with Geology, Geotechnical, Survey, and Operations teams to ensure safe, sustainable, and cost-effective extraction.

Qualifications

Experience in mine planning and scheduling.
Ability to interpret geological data for planning.
Proficiency with spatial modeling and mine design tools.

Responsibilities

Mine Design & Layout: Develop and optimize pit phases, pushbacks, stopes, haul roads, waste dumps, and stockpile layouts using specialized industry software.
Production Scheduling: Prepare rolling short-to-medium-term mine plans and production schedules (weekly to 24-month forecasts).
Reconciliation & Variance Analysis: Track daily production vs. the plan, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with Geology, Geotechnical, Survey, and Daily Operations to integrate constraints into plans.
Economic Optimization: Run scenarios to maximize recovery, balance ore blending, minimize haulage cycles, and reduce cost per tonne.