Sr. Mine Planning Engineer

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. 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 decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

POSITION TITLE: Sr. Mine Planning Engineer

LOCATION: Johns Creek, GA or Sylacauga, AL

Job Description

Based at either our office in Johns Creek, GA, or our Sylacauga Site in Alabama, Imerys is hiring a Sr. Mine Planning Engineer. This individual will be responsible for medium-term planning, mine engineering projects, stripping design, short-term planning and mine operations support, and reconciliation support.

Key Tasks and Requirements:

Prepare open pit and underground mine designs with optimized ultimate extents, phasing, mining method selection and waste storage facilities
Develop medium term and life of mine plans from resource models and business forecasts including all aspects of mine planning, reporting, development and plan execution such as mine safety, quality projection, equipment recommendation, volumetrics, reserve estimation, sequencing, scheduling and environmental considerations
Develop capital needs within mine phasing for medium range capital forecasting
Determine optimal heavy mobile equipment fleet based on production requirements, site specific conditions, ramp and bench configurations
Prepare periodic crude materials requirement planning reports and communicate results
Assist in preparation of site budgets and stripping planning / capital requests
Develop and recommend safe traffic routing for medium and short term plans
Other related duties as assigned by management
Able to travel to US Imerys sites- Approximately 30% Travel

Skills and Attributes Requirements:

Demonstrated high proficiency of MS Office and Google Office Products
Demonstrated understanding of GIS and survey equipment and software
Proven ability to learn and effectively use Deswik Design and Scheduling Software or equivalent
Proven ability to establish positive relationships with existing workforce
History of conducting one’s self as a champion for change and demonstrated success in supporting a continuous improvement culture
Proven ability to be an integral part of a mining management team; prior operations management experience highly regarded
Demonstrated ability to establish relationships and facilitate work through peers, superiors, and subordinates
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with different timelines
Proficient and effective verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications:

BS Degree - preferably in Mining, Geological or Geotechnical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years experience supporting active mining operations
P.E. Preferred

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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