Bachelor's degree in minerals/mining engineering or technical discipline
Preferred relevant mine operations experience
Experience with Hexagon mining software (MinePlan 3D, Activity Scheduler)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel internationally (valid passport)
Responsibilities
Develop 12 to 24-month mine plans aligned with longer-term goals
Identify improvements and support capital investment projects
Track performance metrics against mining plans
Create designs for drilling/blasting patterns and mine infrastructure
Compile reports for budgeting and financial forecasting
Collaborate with geologists and present plans to technical teams
Adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards
Benefits
Office-based work with limited travel (15-20%)
Opportunity for site-based support as needed
Work in a collaborative environment with a mine planning team
Engagement in safety and operational improvement initiatives
Potential for career growth through skills development and training programs
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
The Mine Planning Engineer will develop and maintain short to medium-term mine plans for Magris Talc's Eastern Mining operations; the Argonaut Mine in Vermont, and the Penhorwood Mine in Ontario, CAN
JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS
Member of the Corporate Geology and Mine Planning (GMP) group providing remote technical support to mining operations
Office-based with approximately 15-20% travel
May provide site-based technical support (e.g. surveying) on an as-needed basis
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Creates 12 to 24-month mine plans that correlate with longer range mine plans. Reconciles actual performance against plan and re-forecasts on a quarterly basis
Ensure plans are de-risked & optimized. In doing so, identifies opportunities for improvement and solutions. Supports the development and justification of capital investment projects needed to execute plans and/or optimize/improve
Ensure there is sufficient data reporting and tracking mechanisms to compare metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to plan assumptions
Develops conceptual designs for drill/blast patterns and mining cuts as well as mine features such as roads, ramps, and dumps
Consolidates plans into concise reports and presentations for use in annual budgeting and quarterly financial forecasting exercises
Consults with geologists and long-range mine planners. Presents mine plans to site technical, operations, and management teams. Responds to feedback and adjusts plans accordingly
Ensure safe work systems/procedures are always practiced and adhered to in accordance with all health, safety, environmental and quality (HSEQ) standards
Abide by and proactively comply with Company protocols, policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems, as well as all relevant legislation
Participates in corporate mine planning team reviews and audits as required
Other duties as assigned
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Experience requirements:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in minerals/mining engineering or other technical discipline
Relevant mine operations experience preferred
Experience using Hexagon mining software products (such as MinePlan 3D, Activity Scheduler) preferred
Experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics:
Must have the ability to travel internationally (i.e. valid passport), primarily to Canada
Organizational skills will be necessary for scheduling and conducting meetings
Analytical and statistical skills are needed to evaluate and analyze data
Must have a solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to develop own systems and/or processes where necessary
Ability to prepare (author) technical reports, and effectively present technical information to individuals/groups with varying backgrounds
Computer skills are required to manage and utilize data management and mine planning software (MinePlan3D) packages and ensure best practice mine planning and development
Interpersonal skills are necessary in order to work with both internal and external personnel without major conflicts
Ability to assess risk (to HSEQ or otherwise) of designs and projects
Maintain exemplary standard of housekeeping at all times
Active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Administrative skills are required to manage paperwork, meet reporting requirements, oversee the management of various systems, and ensure that stakeholders have the detail needed to execute plans
Self-motivation is necessary to ensure that the work progresses without constant supervision
Planning skills are needed to ensure mine plans and other engineering activities are effectively developed and maintained and that the timely completion of programs satisfy legal and corporate objectives
Financial skills are necessary to evaluate mine-related projects and improvement ideas
Training and team building skills will be needed to improve individual competencies
Communications skills will be used to interact with employees at all levels of the organization as well as external consultants and contractors
