Sr. Mid Range Planning Engineer

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Mine Manager, the Sr. Mid-Range Planning Engineer is accountable for managing mid-range projects, designs and plans at Pinto Valley Mine.

REPORTING TO:

Mine Engineering Superintendent

COLLABORATING WITH

(Key departments, External Groups):

Internal:

• Work primarily with Mine Technical Services, Mine Operations, Mine Maintenance Planning, Mine Maintenance Execution, Dispatch Team, Processing Maintenance, Processing Operations.

External:

• Work with contractors and vendors

PEOPLE REPORTING TO THIS POSITION

(Name of Position):

• Short Range Engineers and Analysts and D&B Engineers and Analysts

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and ensure all employees and contractors are working in compliance with all Pinto Valley 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.
• Strong collaboration and communication of plans with various stakeholders.
• Oversee rolling forecast process and deliverables.
• Work with short-range and long-range planning to ensure objectives are being met in the mid-range.
• Track key projects and ensure they are being carried out on time and with the required quality control
• Design mid term dumps, ramps, and projects.
• Develop and track KPIs to ensure monthly objectives are being met.
• Develop budgets as required
• Regular field visits with stakeholders to measure progress and quality of work.
• Plan, budget, communicate, and coordinate to meet goals in a safe and efficient manner.
• 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 85% office environment and 15% 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.