Mine Planning

MINE PLANNING

1. Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Mining Engineering/Geologist (preferably from reputed Institution)
• Experience: 3+ years of direct experience in open-cast (surface) mining. (Preferably Coal Mine with +5 MTPA production or 15 MBCM material handling)
• Technical Proficiencies:
• Advanced competency in 3D mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Minex, Spry, SURPAC, Vulcan, or Global mapper).
• Strong familiarity with AutoCAD and scheduling optimization programs.
• Certification: Second Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (Preferable).

2. Required Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of coal mining operations and mine planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare daily, weekly, and monthly mining plans.
• Knowledge of mine safety requirements and operational procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with field and operations teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of relevant mine planning/survey software will be an advantage.
• Ability to work in a site-based mining environment.

3. Key Responsibilities

• Implementation of Monthly Mine Plan
• Equipment deployment plan and its monitoring
• Lead & Lift control and its optimization.
• Infrastructure and its relocation plan.
• Monitoring of Mining Area for implementation of plan.
• Coordination with Operations Team
• Safety Parameters
• Ensure that all mining plans and activities comply with applicable safety standards and mine safety requirements.
• Monitor safety parameters during excavation and other mining activities.
• Coordinate with the Safety Department to address potential hazards and ensure safe mining practices.
• Daily Feedback & Reporting
• Collect daily operational data and provide feedback regarding mining activities.
• Prepare and submit daily progress reports to the concerned management.
• Highlight deviations from the planned targets along with reasons and corrective actions.
• Marking of Boundaries
• Carry out and coordinate the marking of mine boundaries, excavation limits, and other required demarcations.
• Ensure boundary markings are clearly maintained and followed by the operations team.
• Coordinate with the survey team wherever required.
• Preparation of Weekly Digging Plan
• Prepare detailed weekly digging plans based on the monthly mine plan and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with the operations team for effective implementation of the weekly digging plan.

4. Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain proper planning records, drawings, reports, and mine-related documentation.
• Monitor actual progress against planned production and excavation targets.
• Support management in identifying operational improvements and optimizing mining activities.
• Ensure effective communication between the planning and operations teams.
• Perform any other planning-related duties assigned by the Planning head / Management.