Job Details

Sr. Short Range Planning Engineer

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Mine Engineering Superintendent, the Sr. Short-Range Planning Engineer is accountable for managing short-range projects, designs and plans at the Mine.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and ensure all employees and contractors are working in compliance with all Mine and MSHA safety guidelines and procedures
• Ensure all activities are compliant with Company policies and procedures, federal and state regulations as well as local regulatory agencies.
• Strong collaboration and communication of plans with various stakeholders.
• Coordinate work planning with Mine Ops and short-range engineers to ensure objectives are being met in the short-range.
• Participate in all safety programs and initiatives
• Mentor and develop short range team
• Track key projects and ensure they are being carried out on time and with the required quality control
• Design short term dumps, ramps, and projects.
• Develop and track KPIs to ensure daily and weekly objectives are being met.
• Regular field visits with stakeholders to measure progress and quality of work.
• Plan, budget, communicate, and coordinate to meet goals in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for but not limited to all tasks/duties assigned or required.

• 5 to 10 years of mining experience.
• Mine Engineering or similar degree.
• Knowledge of drill-blast-load-haul open pit mining sequence is preferred.
• Prior experience in a copper operation strongly preferred.

• Experience with MineStar or similar fleet management system.
• Experience with SAP or similar purchasing program.
• Prior exposure to mine planning software (Vulcan, MineSight, Terrain, AcQuire) is preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong project management skills required.
• Quick learner with proactive mindset.
• Proven ability to identify problems and devise solutions.
• Excellent communication, analytical, management and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write English fluently.

• This role is generally 85% office environment and 15% field environment.
• Must have ability to stand and walk for short durations, including walking up and down stairs and across uneven surfaces.
• Must have ability to kneel, crawl, stoop, and squat, occasionally in confined spaces.