Hybrid Mine Planning Engineer Open-Pit/Underground Design

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Access to advanced mine planning tools

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Mine Planning Engineer to develop and optimize mine plans in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will design short-term and long-term layouts, optimize production schedules, and assess mining method economics in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in mine planning and design, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac or Datamine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in mine planning/design in open-pit or underground mining.
• Experience with Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac or Datamine.
• Strong understanding of mining methods, equipment capabilities, and geological principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update short-term and long-term mine plans and schedules.
• Design open-pit or underground mine layouts, considering geotechnical, operational, and economic factors.
• Perform detailed production planning, material handling, and equipment utilization studies.
• Conduct economic evaluations of mining projects, including reserve estimations and mineability studies.
• Collaborate with survey, geology, and operations teams to ensure accurate data and efficient execution of plans.
• Utilize mine planning software to create and optimize mine designs.
• Monitor operational performance against planned targets and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure all mine plans comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Analyze and report on key performance indicators related to mine planning and production.
• Develop contingency plans to address operational challenges and optimize resource utilization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Datamine

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Mine Planning Engineer to develop and optimize mine plans in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will design short-term and long-term layouts, optimize production schedules, and assess mining method economics in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in mine planning and design, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac or Datamine.