Senior Mine Planning Engineer - PL#17067
About The Position
Peter Lucas Project Management is seeking a Senior Mine Planning Engineer to join their technical services team, supporting underground mining operations. The role involves developing and optimizing short-range and mid-range mine plans, coordinating with operations and technical teams, and ensuring production targets are met safely and efficiently. The position will contribute to mine design, production forecasting, scheduling, and continuous improvement, with a requirement for regular underground field presence. The company emphasizes professional development, learning opportunities, and a dynamic environment with high-achieving professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
- Eligible for professional registration in Canada P.Eng.
- Minimum 8+ years of underground mine planning experience.
- Experience in underground production and development planning.
- Strong understanding of underground mining methods, ventilation, ground control, haulage systems, and mine infrastructure.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
- Ability to work underground and meet site medical requirements.
- Eligible to work in Canada.
- Successful completion of pre-employment testing and screening requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik, MineSched, Surpac, Vulcan, or equivalent is an asset.
- Experience in hard rock underground mining environments.
- Exposure to life-of-mine planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Experience supporting operating mines through planning and production optimization.
- Previous exposure to contractor management and project coordination is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain short-term and mid-term mine production and development plans.
- Create detailed underground mine designs including development headings, production stopes, access ramps, infrastructure, and services.
- Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly production forecasts and schedules.
- Monitor plan performance and adjust schedules to address operational constraints and changing priorities.
- Support annual budget planning and forecasting activities.
- Work closely with operations, geology, geotechnical, ventilation, and survey teams to ensure plans are practical and executable.
- Evaluate mining performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and resource utilization.
- Assist with ventilation planning, haulage optimization, and infrastructure planning.
- Participate in reconciliation activities and production reporting.
- Ensure all mine plans and designs comply with applicable regulations, company standards, and best practices.
- Apply Safety by Design principles in all planning activities.
- Maintain regular underground field presence to validate conditions and support operational execution.
- Participate in risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare production reports, forecasts, and technical presentations for site leadership.
- Track key planning and operational KPIs and identify risks and opportunities.
- Support life-of-mine planning activities and scenario evaluations as required.
Benefits
- Health and Dental Benefits.
- Company Pension Matching.
- Company Incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
