Strategic Mine Planner - 12–24 Month Plans & Optimization

Magris Talc; Cameron (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magris Talc seeks a Mine Planning Engineer to develop and maintain short- to medium-term mine plans for Eastern Mining operations, including the Argonaut Mine in Vermont and Penhorwood Mine in Ontario. This is an office-based role with travel and occasional site support as needed.

You will work with the GMP group to de-risk, optimize, and justify capital projects, while tracking KPIs and reporting progress for budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in minerals/mining engineering or related technical discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Creates 12–24-month mine plans aligned with longer-range plans and updates forecasts quarterly.
• De-risks and optimizes plans; supports capital projects for plan execution and improvements.
• Ensures data reporting and KPIs tracking against plan assumptions.
• Develops conceptual drill/blast patterns and mine features (roads, ramps, dumps).
• Prepares concise reports/presentations for budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Collaborates with geologists and long-range planners; presents plans to site teams and incorporates feedback.
• Maintains safe work systems per HSEQ standards and company policies.
• Adheres to all relevant legislation and corporate procedures; participates in audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Travel internationally

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Ability to work independently

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in minerals/mining engineering or related field

Tools

MinePlan 3D

Activity Scheduler

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

Magris Talc seeks a Mine Planning Engineer to develop and maintain short- to medium-term mine plans for Eastern Mining operations, including the Argonaut Mine in Vermont and Penhorwood Mine in Ontario. This is an office-based role with travel and occasional site support as needed.

You will work with the GMP group to de-risk, optimize, and justify capital projects, while tracking KPIs and reporting progress for budgeting and forecasting cycles.