Mine Planning Manager

Seeking a Manager, Technical Services to lead integrated mine planning and technical services for a major copper development project in Nevada
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This is a senior technical leadership position combining mine planning, geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, resource and reserve estimation, and feasibility study development
, with responsibility for coordinating internal teams, external engineering consultants, and drilling contractors throughout the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) and Feasibility Study (FS) stages. The role will play a key part in shaping the project's mine development strategy, technical direction, cost estimates, and long-term operational plans.

• Lead the Integrated Mine Planning team, providing technical direction across mine planning, geology, geotechnical engineering, and hydrogeology
• Oversee technical programmes and studies throughout the PFS and FS stages, ensuring alignment with project development objectives
• Develop and implement strategic and tactical mine plans to support project development, construction, and future operations
• Manage external engineering consultants, mine planning teams, contractors, and technical service providers, ensuring deliverables meet project requirements and contractual expectations
• Define mining methods, equipment selection, production strategies, workforce requirements, and associated capital and operating cost estimates
• Coordinate mine planning activities with processing, engineering, and other project disciplines to ensure an integrated approach to project development
• Establish project objectives, technical strategies, work programmes, procedures, and resource plans in collaboration with other department leaders
• Lead and develop technical teams, providing coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning
• Oversee the development of life-of-mine plans and long-term business strategies
• Manage technical budgets, capital cost estimates, operating forecasts, and economic and financial feasibility assessments
• Oversee and coordinate large-scale infill drilling programmes, managing drilling contractors and ensuring effective delivery and value for money
• Direct resource and reserve estimation activities, ensuring compliance with NI 43-101 reporting requirements and applicable industry standards
• Maintain high standards of geological database management, sampling and assaying protocols, and quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)
• Drive the adoption of new technologies, technical innovations, and industry best practices across mine planning and technical services
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable site safety, environmental, and MSHA requirements
• Work closely with project leadership and peer managers to support the successful advancement of the project towards development and construction

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• 7+ years of experience overseeing mine planning, geology, geotechnical, hydrogeological programmes, or a combination of technical services disciplines, with an emphasis on mine planning
• Previous experience in a senior technical services, mine planning, or project leadership position within the mining industry
• Strong understanding of integrated mine planning, mining methods, production strategies, and long-term mine development
• Experience supporting or leading Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFS) and Feasibility Studies (FS) for mining projects
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, engineering consultants, contractors, and other external stakeholders
• Knowledge of resource and reserve estimation, with experience working in accordance with NI 43-101 standards and reporting requirements
• Experience overseeing drilling programmes, geological databases, sampling procedures, assaying, and QA/QC practices
• Understanding of geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, and their integration into mine planning and project development
• Experience with mine planning and economic modelling software, ideally Mine Sight and Whittle
• Strong financial and commercial understanding, including capital expenditure, operating costs, budget management, and project economic evaluations
• Familiarity with project management tools, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and relevant mining industry systems
• Knowledge of MSHA safety requirements and a demonstrated commitment to safe and environmentally responsible…