Senior Remote Mine Planning Engineer — Long-Term Strategy

Placements24; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 9,100 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance equivalent

Retirement plan

Professional development

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Mine Planning Engineer to support a world-renowned mining leader. You will develop 5–20 year mine plans, optimize layouts and schedules, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, economical development.

Requires 10+ years in mine planning, bachelor's in mining engineering, and proficiency with Deswik/Vulcan/MinePlan. Role is remote from SA with opportunities for development and cutting-edge planning tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in mine planning and design with long-term focus.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, or MinePlan software.
• Strong knowledge of open-pit/underground planning and safety standards.
• Excellent written/verbal communication for reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update long-term mine plans (5–20 years) across projects.
• Use Deswik/Vulcan/MinePlan for design, scheduling and optimization.
• Perform feasibility studies and economic evaluations for expansions.
• Optimize layouts, sequences and equipment utilization.
• Collaborate with geologists, metallurgists, and operations teams.
• Identify and mitigate geotechnical and regulatory risks.
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory submissions.
• Stay current with planning technologies and best practices.

Skills

Mine planning

Long-term planning

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mining Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

MinePlan

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Mine Planning Engineer to support a world-renowned mining leader. You will develop 5–20 year mine plans, optimize layouts and schedules, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, economical development.

Requires 10+ years in mine planning, bachelor's in mining engineering, and proficiency with Deswik/Vulcan/MinePlan. Role is remote from SA with opportunities for development and cutting-edge planning tools.