Senior Mine Planning Engineer
About the Opportunity
Our client is entering a new phase of evaluation and planning after suspending operations to prioritize exploration and technical studies. They're looking for a Senior Mine Planning Engineer to take on a key technical leadership role supporting underground mine planning, design, and operational optimization.
You'll partner closely with Technical Services, Operations, and Geology to deliver safe, efficient, and cost effective mining plans that support both near term execution and longer term strategic goals. This role calls for a strong safety mindset, advanced technical expertise, and the ability to influence cross functional teams while driving continuous improvement in a fast moving operational environment.
What You'll Do
Mine Planning & Design

Lead and support underground mine planning activities, including design, sequencing, scheduling, and optimization of mining operations
Partner with Operations and Geology to develop integrated mine plans aligned with production targets and business objectives
Provide technical leadership in drill and blast design, stope design, and underground sequencing to optimize safety, productivity, and cost performance
Support life of mine, long term, and short term planning processes, including forecasting, budgeting, and progress tracking

Technical Studies & Continuous Improvement

Maintain and actively manage a register of mine planning risks and opportunities, identifying mitigation strategies and value improvement initiatives
Lead or contribute to technical studies and projects, including AFE development, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and capital project evaluations
Analyze current mining practices and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and cost effectiveness
Develop and implement systems, processes, and best practices to improve planning accuracy, reporting, and operational execution
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across mine planning, design, and execution

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

Support budget development and tracking, including cost forecasting and variance analysis
Prepare and present technical reports, plans, and recommendations to site leadership and stakeholders
Ensure all engineering deliverables meet required standards and are fit for purpose to support safe and effective operations
Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including operations personnel and contractors

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
5-10+ years of progressive experience in underground mining engineering, with strong exposure to mine planning, design, and operations
Experience in conventional underground hard rock mining, preferably in gold operations
Demonstrated experience in mine design, production scheduling (strategic and tactical), equipment selection, and economic evaluation
Proficiency in mine planning and design software, with experience applying optimization techniques
Knowledge of resource estimation, mineral inventory, and exploration methods is considered an asset
Experience working in complex, multi mine or multi process environments preferred
Strong analytical, problem solving, and 3D visualization skills, with the ability to evaluate technical data and develop sound recommendations
Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
A strong commitment to safety, health, and environmental standards

A Note on Fit
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Contact
Heather Simoens
970-209-2890
Heather@MRCrecruiting.com

Senior Mine (Planning) Engineer