Mining Engineer

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value‑added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast‑growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods.

Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonisation efforts.

Location:

Sylacauga, AL;
Johns Creek, GA;
Lompoc, CA;
Quincy, WA;
Fernley, NV

The Senior Mine Planning Engineer serves as a high‑level technical lead and the primary bridge between the engineering department and site operations. In this role, you will develop and optimise medium‑range and Life of Mine Plans (LOMP) for industrial minerals across multiple locations, translate complex engineering models into actionable operational plans, dissect discrepancies with operations, and act as the designated "Mining Expert" for assigned minerals and sites.

• Develop clear, concise Life of Mine Plans (LOMP), mine phasing, sequencing, and schedules based on reserve models and business forecasts.
• Act as a steward of reserve information, ensuring optimisation of known reserve potentials.
• Reconcile operational data to block models to ensure technical models accurately depict reality.
• Assist in capital planning, stripping planning, and forecasting heavy mobile equipment fleet needs based on production requirements and bench configurations.
• Serve as the primary bridge between the engineering team and site operations, ensuring technical models are effectively communicated and ope rationalised.
• Dissect technical discrepancies with operations and develop immediate action plans that meet business needs.
• Establish strong relationships and facilitate seamless work across peers, superiors, and subordinates.
• Act as the technical "Mining Expert" for assigned industrial minerals or specific geographic locations.
• Lead others in technical development, moving engineering knowledge to organisational wisdom.
• Championship of change and culture of continuous improvement, standardising engineering approaches across surface and underground locations.

• Strategic communication:
  Proficient and effective verbal and written communication style that internal and external stakeholders naturally gravitate toward; ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Multi‑tasking:
  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and project timelines simultaneously.
• Technical mastery:
  High proficiency in MS Access, MS Excel, GIS, and survey software.
• Mine planning software:
  Proven ability to effectively use specialised mine planning and modelling software (e.g., Surpac or Deswik).
• Business acumen:
  Strong technical problem‑solving skills paired with business acumen to ensure model approaches yield a reasonable return on investment.

• Education & Certifications
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  Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, preferably in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional Standards
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  Meets the requirements of a "Competent Person" as defined in the PERC reporting code (or similar international reporting codes like JORC/SME), or has the clear ability and qualifications to obtain it.
• Industry Experience
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  Minimum of 5–8+ years supporting mining operations, with a distinct focus on mine planning and optimisation.
• Mineral Profile
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  Prior experience with multi‑mineral environments, specifically industrial minerals, is a major plus.
• Operational Background
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  Hands‑on operations experience highly preferred to successfully bridge the gap with site managers.
• Project Leadership
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  Experience acting as Lead/Principal Engineer on large‑scale mining…