JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE - The Mine Planning Engineer will develop and maintain short to medium-term mine plans for Magris Talc’s Eastern Mining operations; the Argonaut Mine in Vermont, and the Penhorwood Mine in Ontario, CANÂ
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JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS - Member of the Corporate Geology and Mine Planning (GMP) group providing remote technical support to mining operationsÂ
- Office-based with approximately 15-20% travelÂ
- May provide site-based technical support (e.g. surveying) on an as-needed basis
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KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Creates 12 to 24-month mine plans that correlate with longer range mine plans. Reconciles actual performance against plan and re-forecasts on a quarterly basisÂ
- Ensure plans are de-risked & optimized. In doing so, identifies opportunities for improvement and solutions. Supports the development and justification of capital investment projects needed to execute plans and/or optimize/improve
- Ensure there is sufficient data reporting and tracking mechanisms to compare metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to plan assumptionsÂ
- Develops conceptual designs for drill/blast patterns and mining cuts as well as mine features such as roads, ramps, and dumps
- Consolidates plans into concise reports and presentations for use in annual budgeting and quarterly financial forecasting exercises
- Consults with geologists and long-range mine planners. Presents mine plans to site technical, operations, and management teams. Responds to feedback and adjusts plans accordinglyÂ
- Ensure safe work systems/procedures are always practiced and adhered to in accordance with all health, safety, environmental and quality (HSEQ) standards
- Abide by and proactively comply with Company protocols, policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems, as well as all relevant legislation
- Participates in corporate mine planning team reviews and audits as required
- Other duties as assigned
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JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education and Experience requirements: - Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in minerals/mining engineering or other technical discipline
- Relevant mine operations experience preferredÂ
- Experience using Hexagon mining software products (such as MinePlan 3D, Activity Scheduler) preferredÂ
- Experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)Â
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Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics: - Must have the ability to travel internationally (i.e. valid passport), primarily to CanadaÂ
- Organizational skills will be necessary for scheduling and conducting meetings
- Analytical and statistical skills are needed to evaluate and analyze data
- Must have a solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to develop own systems and/or processes where necessaryÂ
- Ability to prepare (author) technical reports, and effectively present technical information to individuals/groups with varying backgroundsÂ
- Computer skills are required to manage and utilize data management and mine planning software (MinePlan3D) packages and ensure best practice mine planning and development
- Interpersonal skills are necessary in order to work with both internal and external personnel without major conflicts
- Ability to assess risk (to HSEQ or otherwise) of designs and projectsÂ
- Maintain exemplary standard of housekeeping at all timesÂ
- Active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
- Administrative skills are required to manage paperwork, meet reporting requirements, oversee the management of various systems, and ensure that stakeholders have the detail needed to execute plans
- Self-motivation is necessary to ensure that the work progresses without constant supervisionÂ
- Planning skills are needed to ensure mine plans and other engineering activities are effectively developed and maintained and that the timely completion of programs satisfy legal and corporate objectives
- Financial skills are necessary to evaluate mine-related projects and improvement ideas
- Training and team building skills will be needed to improve individual competencies
- Communications skills will be used to interact with employees at all levels of the organization as well as external consultants and contractors
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