Senior Strategic Mine Planning Leader

ASARCO; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Sahuarita, Arizona is seeking a Chief Mine Engineer to guide and execute mine planning activities. This position involves overseeing the development of strategic mine plans, mentoring a team, and ensuring engineering designs align with industry standards. Candidates should possess 10-15+ years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in specific mining software are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of directly related open pit mine planning and mine operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of MSHA and environmental regulations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Guide, coordinate, and oversee short-range and long-range mine planning.
• Lead the mine planning team and mentor technical staff.
• Develop strategic mine plans and evaluate mining sequences.
• Monitor operations and compare actual production to plans.
• Participate in decision-making with technical presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Mine planning

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related field

Tools

Hexagon MinePlan

Modular Mining Dispatch

ProVision

acQuire

Access

Job description

A mining company in Sahuarita, Arizona is seeking a Chief Mine Engineer to guide and execute mine planning activities. This position involves overseeing the development of strategic mine plans, mentoring a team, and ensuring engineering designs align with industry standards. Candidates should possess 10-15+ years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in specific mining software are essential for success in this role.