Mine Planning Engineer

3 weeks ago


Phoenix, Arizona, United States Brunel Full time
Sr. Mine Engineer Job Description

Brunel is currently seeking a highly skilled Sr. Mine Engineer to join our team at a mining client located approximately an hour east of Tucson, Arizona.

This is a critical role in developing, updating, and implementing short-term and long-term mine plans at our client's new mining operation. The ideal candidate will ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-controlled execution of the mine plans through the oversight, contribution to, and delivery of timely mine planning and scheduling outputs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Mine Engineering group, including the Engineering and Survey teams.
  • Establish systems, standards, and processes to support the delivery of best practice mine planning, scheduling, and technical support of mining operations.
  • Develop, establish, and train Engineering and Survey team policies and procedures.
  • Control costs with respect to Mine Engineering and Survey and maximize efficiencies by implementing approved recommendations.
  • Prepare long, mid, and short-term designs and schedules, ensuring alignment with monthly and quarterly forecasts and the annual operating plans.
  • Monitor, track, and report operational execution against mine plans, highlighting deviations and identifying opportunities to catch up or exceed the plan.
  • Manage the Survey team, including the timely design and in-pit layout of blast holes and ore blocks, and survey of pit and leach pad progress.
  • Oversee all contractors' activities related to the Mine Engineering and Survey teams.
  • Support cross-functional communication with Geology, Permitting, Metallurgy, and Operations teams.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in Mine Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in an open-pit Mine Engineering supervisory position.
  • Excellent understanding of open-pit mine planning and optimization.
  • Strong leadership abilities in a fast-paced mining environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate mine plans to all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to critically analyze longer-term designs and schedules and recommend improvements to maximize operational safety and efficiency.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team effort as well as individually.
  • Excellent working knowledge of software such as ACAD, Vulcan, Minesite, or equivalent software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to establish credibility and be decisive while recognizing and supporting the organization's priorities and preferences.
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Must be fluent in English.

Offer:

Brunel's client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401k, and paid time off.

All positions at the mine site are safety-sensitive, and no one in a safety-sensitive position is allowed on site while under the influence or potentially under the influence of controlled substances that may adversely affect their ability to safely perform their job duties.


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