Remote Mine Planning Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Our client seeks a Mine Planning Engineer to design and optimize mine plans for safe, efficient resource extraction, using advanced modeling software and cross-functional collaboration to develop production schedules.

This fully remote role requires a strong background in mining methods, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple planning projects independently across open-pit and underground operations. Candidates should be based in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in mine planning and design, open-pit or underground.
• Proficiency with mine planning software (Deswik, Vulcan or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize mine plans and production schedules using specialized mine planning software.
• Conduct geological modeling and resource estimation to inform mine design.
• Perform economic evaluations of different mining scenarios and layouts.
• Ensure mine plans comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, geology, and survey teams to integrate plans.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and visualizations of mine plans for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Mine Planning Engineer to join their organization on a fully remote basis. You will be responsible for designing and optimizing mine plans to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective resource extraction. This role involves utilizing advanced modeling software and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop short-term and long-term mine production schedules. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer to contribute to major mining projects from a remote location, applying innovative planning techniques and driving operational success through meticulous planning and strategic foresight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize mine plans and production schedules using specialized mine planning software.
• Conduct geological modeling and resource estimation to inform mine design.
• Perform economic evaluations of different mining scenarios and layouts.
• Ensure that mine plans comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, geology, and survey teams to integrate plans and address site-specific challenges.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and visualizations of mine plans for stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mine planning and design, preferably in open-pit or underground operations.
• Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or similar.
• Strong understanding of mining methods, equipment capabilities, and production constraints.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, especially in a remote setting.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple planning projects concurrently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Full remote work option with flexible scheduling.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Support for professional development and continuing education.
• Opportunity to impact key decisions in mine development and operations globally.