Senior Mine Planning & Optimization Lead

Mariana Minerals; Moab (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariana Minerals in Utah is seeking a senior Mine Planner to lead strategic mine planning, opportunity evaluation, and long-range optimization across our portfolio of mining projects. You will own long-range plans, set company-wide standards, and coordinate with geology, metallurgy, processing, infrastructure, and operations to ensure integrated, value-driven development.

This senior technical leadership role requires strong communication, PE eligibility, and a passion for building scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of mine planning, focusing on long-range planning and optimization.
• Expertise in pit optimization, phase design, sequencing, and economic trade-offs.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Whittle, Vulcan, MinePlan, Leapfrog.
• Experience evaluating multi-pit or multi-deposit projects.
• Strong communication and ability to act as senior technical authority.
• P.Eng or equivalent, or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead project screening, opportunity evaluation and portfolio decisions.
• Develop long-range mine plans and sequencing across deposits.
• Define company-wide planning standards and evaluation methodologies.
• Coordinate with geology, processing, and operations to ensure integrated plans.
• Mentor planners, build internal tools, stay current with industry practices.

Skills

Mine planning

Long-range planning

Economic trade-offs

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mining Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

Deswik

Whittle

Vulcan

MinePlan

Leapfrog

Job description

Mariana Minerals in Utah is seeking a senior Mine Planner to lead strategic mine planning, opportunity evaluation, and long-range optimization across our portfolio of mining projects. You will own long-range plans, set company-wide standards, and coordinate with geology, metallurgy, processing, infrastructure, and operations to ensure integrated, value-driven development.

This senior technical leadership role requires strong communication, PE eligibility, and a passion for building scalable