Mine Planning Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,468,000 - 2,610,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Mine Planning Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will develop and optimize short- and long-term production plans, evaluate feasibility and economics for new projects, and design layouts for open-pit or underground mines.

The role requires deep knowledge of mining methods, geostatistics, and software proficiency. Collaborate with global exploration and operations teams, analyze constraints, and drive cost-effective, safe mining strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in mine planning and design.
• Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac).
• Strong understanding of mining methods, economics, and equipment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, suitable for remote collaboration.
• Experience with geostatistical analysis and resource modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize short-term and long-term mine production plans using mine planning software.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects and expansions.
• Design open-pit or underground mine layouts, considering geological, geotechnical, and environmental factors.
• Perform equipment selection and utilization analysis to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with exploration and operations teams to integrate geological data and operational feedback into planning processes.
• Monitor mine performance against plan, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Mine Planning Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is critical for the strategic development and optimization of mining operations, ensuring efficient and safe extraction of resources. You will leverage advanced modeling and simulation techniques to create detailed short-term and long-term mine plans, directly impacting operational efficiency and profitability. This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking engineer who excels in a remote work environment, possesses strong analytical capabilities, and is passionate about shaping the future of mining through intelligent planning and execution. You will be instrumental in translating geological data and operational constraints into viable, cost-effective mining strategies, working closely with mine managers and operations personnel globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize short-term and long-term mine production plans using mine planning software.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for new mining projects and expansions.
• Design open-pit or underground mine layouts, considering geological, geotechnical, and environmental factors.
• Perform equipment selection and utilization analysis to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with exploration and operations teams to integrate geological data and operational feedback into planning processes.
• Monitor mine performance against plan, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mine planning and design.
• Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac).
• Strong understanding of mining methods, economics, and equipment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, suitable for remote collaboration.
• Experience with geostatistical analysis and resource modeling is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Access to advanced mining software and professional development programs.