Mine Plan Engineer

About the role

This is a Mine Plan Engineer / Mine Planning position in the nickel mining industry, responsible for developing and managing mine plans based on production targets and actual site conditions. The role involves creating mine designs, pit development, sequencing, and scheduling while coordinating with multiple teams to ensure effective implementation of mining operations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and improve mine plans based on production targets and actual mining conditions
• Create mine design, pit development, sequencing, and scheduling
• Evaluate production achievements and provide recommendations for mine plan improvements
• Coordinate with related teams to ensure mining plans can be implemented effectively
• Analyze ore, waste, stripping ratio, and production quality data
• Support achievement of production targets considering technical, safety, quality, and operational efficiency aspects
• Prepare mine planning reports and analysis on a regular basis

About you

• Minimum S1 degree in Mining Engineering or related field
• Minimum 3 years of work experience as Mine Plan Engineer / Mine Planning in the mining industry, preferably with nickel mining experience
• Understanding of mine planning concepts and processes, pit optimization, mine scheduling, and production planning
• Good understanding of open pit mine design and production planning
• Ability to conduct mining data analysis and prepare short-term and long-term mine plans
• Proficiency in mine planning software such as Micromine, Surpac, Minescape, Deswik, or similar software
• Understanding of stripping ratio, ore recovery, dilution, fleet productivity, and other technical mining parameters
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with Mine Operation, Geology, Survey, and Production teams
• Willing to be placed at mining site