Pit Senior Mining Engineer

Job Description Effectively oversee and support technical services planning groups in short and long-range time frames both in planning and design of pits along with drill & blast patterns, employing advanced mine engineering practices. Ensure the safe, timely, and professional execution of all functions within an open-pit mining environment.

• Provide support & leadership that enables the Technical Services team to achieve zero harm to our people and environment.
• Support department training plan by providing and maintaining documentation to key Principal Control Plans, Principal Hazard Management Plans and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support site wide safety programs by performing field verifications of critical controls to Fatal Risks.
• Provide leadership and support that enables the Technical Services team to perform at a high level and achieve their professional development goals.
• Establishment of development goals for all team members, focusing on employee growth and succession potential
• Participation in succession planning exercise

Effectively oversee and support technical services planning groups in short and long-range time frames both in planning and design of pits along with drill & blast patterns, employing advanced mine engineering practices. Ensure the safe, timely, and professional execution of all functions within an open-pit mining environment.

• Provide support & leadership that enables the Technical Services team to achieve zero harm to our people and environment.
• Support department training plan by providing and maintaining documentation to key Principal Control Plans, Principal Hazard Management Plans and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support site wide safety programs by performing field verifications of critical controls to Fatal Risks.
• Provide leadership and support that enables the Technical Services team to perform at a high level and achieve their professional development goals.
• Mentor & train engineers providing guidance on best practices
• Establishment of development goals for all team members, focusing on employee growth and succession potential
• Participation in succession planning exercise

• Manage the production of precise daily, weekly, and rolling three-month mine and dump plans, maximizing efficiency and productivity while adhering to the constraints of the current long-range plan and forecast.
• Maintain the design database, standardizing all design areas and the design signoff process.
• Collaborate with mine operations for any changes required to meet monthly mine and dump plan requirements.
• Improve the effective use of mining software and explore technical solutions/ new products related to the production planning process.
• Monitor the short- and long-term plan to ensure critical path targets are achieved.
• Ensure mining is planned and executed to maximize ore recovery and minimize mining dilution.
• Utilize reconciliation data to optimally mine the defined ore, reliably predicting grade and tonnages.
• Demonstrate the company Success Ingredients
• Decision Quality – Making timely and sound decisions that propel the organization forward.
• Cultivates Innovation – Pioneering new and improved ways for the organization to achieve success.
• Instills Trust – Building confidence and trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Action Oriented – Embracing new opportunities with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Plans and Aligns – Strategically planning and prioritizing work to fulfill commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding oneself and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Develops Talent – Nurturing the growth of individuals to align with…