Sr. Short Range Planning Engineer

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Mine Engineering Superintendent, the Sr. Short-Range Planning Engineer is accountable for managing short-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):

Two Short Range Planners

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.

Coordinate work planning with Mine Ops and short-range engineers to ensure objectives are being met in the short-range.

Participate in all safety programs and initiatives

Mentor and develop short range team

Track key projects and ensure they are being carried out on time and with the required quality control

Design short term dumps, ramps, and projects.

Develop and track KPIs to ensure daily and weekly objectives are being met.

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.

Full-time