Engineer, Mine Planning

Requirements

• B Eng. Mining Engineering degree
• Blasting License - preferred
• EIZ and ERB registration
• Current driving license
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Overall Job Purpose The Mining Engineer - Load and Haul Scheduling, is responsible and accountable for delivering and controlling a short term mine plan that is in line with the medium term plan. This includes any mine design requirement Specific Job Responsibility Mine production scheduling and alignment to the medium term plan to achieve desired outcomes Be first point of contact for the mining production team regarding planning of load and haul operations. Ensuring that equipment are being applied optimally in suitable conditions Maintain high performing service support functions Issuing of mining control data to be used by surveyors Plan, organize and follow up on work, ensuring that tasks and schedules are fully understood within the team, handing over or escalating as required. Ensure relevant mining production personnel are up to date on any changes in the mine plan. Develop and maintain procedures where required Documentation of relevant knowledge and upskilling of the assistant Mining Engineers Continuous commitment to health and safety practises. Advise and provide recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities in work processes. Be accountable for the quality of service and performance Job Specific Competencies Advanced mining knowledge and experience Advanced skills in the MS office suite and mine scheduling software Skilled in the delivery of a wide range of mine planning services, able to provide the highest level of customer support, with excellent leadership and people management skills. Operational skills to include troubleshooting, problem solving and decision making. Strong and motivated team lead with well-developed interpersonal, collaboration and facilitation skills. Time management - having the ability to work on multiple activities and manage competing priorities. Key Job Attributes Motivated & passionate Self-disciplined Self-starter Able to engage with stakeholders at all levels Professionalism Enthusiastic Holistic understanding of the mining process Experience required to perform in this job 5+ years' experience in a large hard rock open pit mining environment. Experience in mine scheduling. Exposure to multicultural environments. Work experience in the mining sector.

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