Open Pit Senior Mining Engineer

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. is seeking a Senior Open Pit Mining Engineer in the United States South Carolina to oversee and support technical services planning groups, focusing on pit design and drill & blast patterns in open-pit environments.

You will manage daily to three-month mine plans, maintain design databases, collaborate with mine operations, improve mining software utilization, ensure ore recovery, and mentor engineers while advancing safety and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering from an accredited university.
• 5 years minimum, 8+ years preferred mining experience with at least 5 years of exposure to the gold mining industry in an open pit environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support technical services planning groups in short and long-range time frames for pit planning and drill & blast design.
• Manage production of precise daily, weekly, and rolling three-month mine plans.
• Maintain the design database and standardize design areas and signoff processes.
• Collaborate with mine operations to adjust plans to meet monthly requirements.
• Improve use of mining software and explore new solutions for production planning.
• Monitor plans to ensure critical path targets are achieved and ore recovery is maximized.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring engineers

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Job Description Effectively oversee and support technical services planning groups in short and long-range time frames both in planning and design of pits along with drill & blast patterns, employing advanced mine engineering practices. Ensure the safe, timely, and professional execution of all functions within an open-pit mining environment.

• Provide support & leadership that enables the Technical Services team to achieve zero harm to our people and environment.
• Support department training plan by providing and maintaining documentation to key Principal Control Plans, Principal Hazard Management Plans and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support site wide safety programs by performing field verifications of critical controls to Fatal Risks.
• Provide leadership and support that enables the Technical Services team to perform at a high level and achieve their professional development goals.
• Establishment of development goals for all team members, focusing on employee growth and succession potential
• Participation in succession planning exercise

Senior Open Pit Mining Engineer

Job Description

Effectively oversee and support technical services planning groups in short and long-range time frames both in planning and design of pits along with drill & blast patterns, employing advanced mine engineering practices. Ensure the safe, timely, and professional execution of all functions within an open-pit mining environment.

• Provide support & leadership that enables the Technical Services team to achieve zero harm to our people and environment.
• Support department training plan by providing and maintaining documentation to key Principal Control Plans, Principal Hazard Management Plans and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support site wide safety programs by performing field verifications of critical controls to Fatal Risks.
• Provide leadership and support that enables the Technical Services team to perform at a high level and achieve their professional development goals.
• Mentor & train engineers providing guidance on best practices
• Establishment of development goals for all team members, focusing on employee growth and succession potential
• Participation in succession planning exercise

3 Support the execution of site business plan.

• Manage the production of precise daily, weekly, and rolling three-month mine and dump plans, maximizing efficiency and productivity while adhering to the constraints of the current long-range plan and forecast.
• Maintain the design database, standardizing all design areas and the design signoff process.
• Collaborate with mine operations for any changes required to meet monthly mine and dump plan requirements.
• Improve the effective use of mining software and explore technical solutions/ new products related to the production planning process.
• Monitor the short- and long-term plan to ensure critical path targets are achieved.
• Ensure mining is planned and executed to maximize ore recovery and minimize mining dilution.
• Utilize reconciliation data to optimally mine the defined ore, reliably predicting grade and tonnages.
• Demonstrate the company Success Ingredients
• Decision Quality – Making timely and sound decisions that propel the organization forward.
• Cultivates Innovation – Pioneering new and improved ways for the organization to achieve success.
• Instills Trust – Building confidence and trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Action Oriented – Embracing new opportunities with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Plans and Aligns – Strategically planning and prioritizing work to fulfill commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding oneself and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Develops Talent – Nurturing the growth of individuals to align with both their career aspirations and the organization’s goals.
• Communicates Effectively – Crafting and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the distinct needs of various audiences.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering from an accredited university
• 5 years minimum, 8+ years preferred mining experience with at least 5 years of exposure to the gold mining industry in an open pit environment.

Knowledge & Core Functional Competencies

• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to interpret and disseminate technical information between internal and external stakeholders.
• Deswik software skills are a plus