Senior Mine Planning Engineer - Remote Geological Modeling

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work

Annual bonus

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mine Planning Engineer for a fully remote role. You will develop long-term and short-term mine plans, create 3D geological models, and optimize layouts using Deswik, Vulcan, or Surpac. Collaboration with geologists, engineers, and management is essential to ensure viable, profitable plans.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in mine planning, strong geological interpretation skills, and excels at remote teamwork and communication under dynamic project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mine planning and design.
• Advanced proficiency with mine planning software (Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac).
• Strong understanding of geological modeling principles and data interpretation.
• Experience with open-pit and/or underground mining methods.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills for remote collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Develop and optimize long-term and short-term mine plans, considering geological, geotechnical, and economic factors.
• Create and refine detailed 3D geological models and mine layouts using specialized software.
• Perform mine design and scheduling, including open pit optimization and underground mine layouts.
• Conduct economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses for proposed mine plans.
• Collaborate closely with site teams to ensure plans are practical and achievable.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for mine planning initiatives.
• Stay abreast of advancements in mine planning technology and methodologies.

Connaissances

Mine planning software proficiency

Geological modeling

Data interpretation

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Outils

Deswik/Vulcan/Surpac

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mine Planning Engineer to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This pivotal role will focus on developing long-term and short-term mine plans, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring the economic viability of extraction projects. You will be instrumental in creating sophisticated geological models and mine designs using advanced software. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mine planning, a strong understanding of geological interpretation, and exceptional skills in utilizing mine planning software. Working remotely, you will collaborate closely with site-based geologists, engineers, and management to deliver robust and efficient mine plans that align with strategic objectives. Your expertise will directly influence project success and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize long-term and short-term mine plans, considering geological, geotechnical, and economic factors.
• Create and refine detailed 3D geological models and mine layouts using specialized software.
• Perform mine design and scheduling, including open pit optimization and underground mine layouts.
• Conduct economic evaluations and sensitivity analyses for proposed mine plans.
• Collaborate closely with site teams to ensure plans are practical and achievable.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for mine planning initiatives.
• Stay abreast of advancements in mine planning technology and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in mine planning and design.
• Advanced proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or Surpac.
• Strong understanding of geological modeling principles and data interpretation.
• Experience with open-pit and/or underground mining methods.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The flexibility of a fully remote work environment.
• Annual bonus based on performance and project success.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Direct impact on strategic mine planning and project outcomes.