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Job Description
Mine Planner
Location: Spokane
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Role OverviewReporting to the Underground Construction Manager, the Mine Planner is accountable for creating value and mitigating risks associated with Underground Mine Planning scope at the Red Dog MLE Project.
The Mine Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of mineral resources. This role supports decline development Contractors and Operational teams by optimizing production schedules, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
The Mine Planner collaborates with members of the project, functional and operational leadership teams in reviewing and monitoring Mine plans, estimates, budgets, schedules, procurement plans, contracting plans, and provides specific expertise in construction strategizing and site management. The person shall develop detailed short-term (weekly/monthly), medium-term (quarterly), and long-term (life-of-mine) plans.
Key Responsibilities- Be a courageous safety leader, sponsoring Teck's values and embedding a robust HSEC program and culture.
- Monitor and track mining performance against plans and KPIs.
- Identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Work closely with operations, geology, and processing teams to ensure alignment.
- Ensure all plans adhere to safety regulations, company standards, and environmental guidelines.
- Participate in risk assessments and hazard identification processes.
- Prepare regular reports on planning progress, production forecasts, and deviations.
- Present plans and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
- Engage with Indigenous Governments and Organizations (IGO) and First Nations contractors, providing leadership and strategies to support the work.
- Facilitate and coordinate work amongst contractors, operational personnel and others contributing to the effort.
- Prepare production schedules aligned with company targets and operational constraints.
- Optimize Underground designs, haulage routes, and sequencing to maximize resource recovery and efficiency.
- Analyze geological models and integrate them into mine plans.
- Use mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Surpac, Vulcan, MineSched) to generate designs and schedules
Qualifications- A Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering is helpful but not required.
- At least 8 years of experience in mine planning (open pit or underground).
- Experience with mine planning software tools is essential.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Hands-on with a respectful, positive, solution-focused attitude.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment to meet the needs of key stakeholders.
- Proficiency in mine design and scheduling software (Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, etc.).
- Strong understanding of mining methods, equipment, and operational constraints.
- Data analysis and modeling skills.
Pay Range: USD $118,000 - $145,000 per year
The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
This role offers a flexible benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for you and your eligible dependents
- Long Term Disability insurance
- Option to enroll in Teck's 401(k) retirement plan
- Minimum of 10 vacation days accrued per calendar year
- 12 paid sick days (one per month)
- 10 paid holidays per year
Requisition ID: 54005 | Job Category: Projects | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Spokane | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site
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Posting Start Date: 5/26/26
Job Category: Projects
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Career Status: Experienced
Workplace Type: On-site
Job Category: Projects
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Career Status: Experienced
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