Sr. Mine Planning Engineer

Position Overview:

The Senior Mine Planning Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing detailed mine plans STP/LTP and schedules to ensure efficient and effective mining operations. This role involves integrating geological, geotechnical, and operational data to optimize resource extraction while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

Essential Functions:

1. Mine Planning:
• Develop and refine short-term and long-term mine plans to maximize resource extraction and profitability.
• Create detailed production schedules and coordinate with operations teams to ensure adherence, providing timely feedback to achieve Mine Plan Budget.
• Utilize advanced mine planning software to model and analyze mining scenarios and outcomes.
• Complete Mine Facilities Designs as pushbacks, Dumps, Leach pads, stockpiles, roads, mine projects.
2. Data Analysis:
• Analyze geological, geotechnical, and production data to inform planning decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate resource models and update as necessary to reflect new data and changing conditions.
3. Optimization:
• Implement and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Optimize pit designs, drill and blast plans, and material handling processes to achieve production targets.
4. Project Management:
• Lead and coordinate mine planning projects, including the development of project timelines and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of plans with broader operational goals.
5. Compliance and Safety:
• Ensure mine plans comply with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and incorporate safety and environmental considerations into planning and design.
• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles. 
6. Reporting:
• Prepare and present detailed reports on mine planning progress, performance, and forecasts to senior management and stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to mine planning and production.
7. Mentorship and Training:
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and mine planning staff.
• Support the development of training materials and programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skills:
• Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Minesight, Whittle, Vulcan).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Certifications: Professional Engineering license or similar certification is preferred.
• Additional Requirements: Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards; experience in underground or open-pit is an advantage.

·       Fluency in both Spanish and English preferred.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in mine planning, with a proven track record of successful project management and optimization in a mining environment.

Working Conditions:

• Ray Operation site office-based with mine facilities frequently site visits.
• Potential for long hours and irregular shifts depending on project requirements.

·       A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

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ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen (hair analysis).

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ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.