Sr. Long-Range Planning Engineer

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Mine Engineering Superintendent, the Sr. Long-Range Planning Engineer is accountable for managing long-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.  
• Participate in all safety programs and initiatives.
• Strong collaboration and communication of plans with various stakeholders.
• Coordinate work planning with Mine Ops and other planning engineers to ensure objectives are being met in the long-range.
• Update LOM plan on annual basis.
• Develop long-term mine development and sequencing strategies.
• Develop mine budgets.
• Plan, budget, communicate, and coordinate to meet goals in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities to enhance mining plan.
• Maintain strong synchronization between long, mid, and short-range designs. 
• Responsible for but not limited to all tasks/duties assigned or required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge 

• 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.  

Key Competencies / Skills

• 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. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This role is generally 90% office environment and 10% 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.