Mine Planning Engineer
The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
The Position
Mine Planning EngineerJob Summary
We are hiring a Mine Planning Engineer to develop medium range and life of mine plans, by optimizing the known reserve potential primarily for the Western region of N America.
Location: Western US plus travel to sites approximately 40% (preferably near Lompoc, CA or Fernley, NV)
Responsibilities:
● Develop life-of-mine plans from reserve models and business forecasts
● Develops and is responsible for all aspects of the life of mine planning, reporting, development, and execution of mine plans including mine safety, quality projection, equipment recommendation, volumetrics, resources, sequencing, scheduling, and environmental considerations
● Develop and recommend safe traffic routing for medium and short-term
● Develop capital needs within mine phasing for medium-range capital forecasting
● Determine optimal heavy mobile equipment fleet based on production
requirements, site-specific conditions, ramp and bench configurations
● Prepare monthly crude materials requirement planning report and communicate results
● Assist in the preparation of budgets and stripping planning/capital requests
● Work with Sr. Operations Analyst and with Improvement teams
● Other related duties as assigned by management
● Able to travel to sites in N America
Key Competencies:
● Demonstrated high proficiency in MS Access and MS Excel
● Good knowledge of GIS and survey software
● Proven ability to learn and effectively use Surpac Modeling Software or related
● Proven ability to establish positive relationships with existing workforce
● Conducted one’s self as a champion for change and demonstrated success in supporting a continuous improvement culture
● Proven ability to be an integral part of a mining management team
● Demonstrated ability to establish relationships and facilitate work through peers, superiors, and subordinates
● Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with different timelines
● Proficient and effective verbal and written communication skills
Requirements:
● BS degree in in Mining Engineering, geological engineering or related field
● Minimum of 5 years of mine planning experience supporting a mining operation (surface mining experience preferred), with at
● Operations experience a plus
Environment:
● Field work required, ability to work in a hot environment or underground in a cool dark environment
● Able to work in an office environment
● Able to lift 50 lbs and carry a drill-core box
IMERYS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Position Type
Full timeand
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