The Company

Imerys is a world leader in creating specialty solutions that improve everyday life through minerals. Our success is built on our people, and creating an environment where our 17,800 employees around the globe can thrive.

We passionately believe that our teams are at their best when they have the opportunity to learn, collaborate and find new ways to solve our customers’ challenges, no matter what part of the business they are in.
We can offer you a variety of work and real opportunities to make an impact and be part of our evolution.

If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com

The Position

Mining & Resource Planning Director

Job Summary

ROLE:

The Group Center Of Excellence  has the mission to create, over time, the environment for the BAs to deliver by :

• Ensuring Group systems, such as the PERC reporting system, are used correctly
• Adapting systems & support levels based on outcomes
• Bringing expertise to the BAs (via projects, training, etc ), in particular on, Mine Planning and Mining Safety (including MSSF)
• Making sure the right people are selected and supporting the building of capabilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the “Group COE: Mining & Resource Plannings” first point of contact for Business Area personnel with respect to the Mine Engineering, Mine Planning, MSR/MSSSF, Operational Practices and Reserve Estimations issues
• Lead the development of Mine Planning and Reserve Estimation systems within the BA
• Lead and conduct audits and peer reviews of the BA – mine planning, reserve estimation & mine operations
• Ensure the safe and sustainable utilization of BA mineral assets for the short, mid and long term through clear functional (dotted) reporting lines to the BA “Competent Persons”,  and site engineers/managers
• Interact with multiple levels & functions of the BA’s organization to make sure our assets are well managed
• Provide comprehensive technical assistance to optimize mine plans and asset value.
• Promote the use of appropriate & advanced methodologies, software & tools in MRP activities within the BA
• Deliver skills development tools, techniques & methodologies to the BA’s mining professionals
• Participate in the BA’s recruiting process for BA Mining Engineer positions (BA COE & mine sites).
• Oversee the reporting of the BA’s Mineral Reserve status in accordance with the PERC guidelines
• Participate in due diligence studies 
• Review and approve MRP related capital expenditure (overburden, fleet, etc)
• Lead and monitor high-priority MRP improvement initiatives and projects within the BA
• Be the global expert in and provide global support in the Mine Planning fields of optimisation, design and scheduling 
• Complex technical project work to support BA (up to 20%)
• Travel Up To 50% (Domestic & Int’l)

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree - Mine Engineering
• 10+ years experience in optimizing and  scheduling, Mine Planning and Reserve Estimation
• Underground mine experience preferred
• Multi-commodity, multi-mining technique experience that includes site based roles.
• Previous roles such as mine design engineer, scheduling engineer, drill & blast engineer, long term mine planning, reserve estimation,  geotechnical engineer, mine operations and/or mine management
• Strong influencer 
• Transversal and direct leadership
• Expert in Mine Engineering Reserve Estimation and Mining Operations
• Strong technical auditing and report writing skills
• Good knowledge of all Mining aspects (Safety, Production, Quality, Planning  …)
• Good knowledge in functional communities development and management (Mining and Resource Planning) 
• Ability to adapt to different culturesIMERYS... Mineral Solutions to create tomorrow's world.  Imerys is a Paris based Global Leader, who transforms minerals into thousands of high valued specialty mineral products essential for our Customers' Products. 

 IMERYS offers competitive benefits including medical/dental insurance, 401K matching and paid vacation etc. 

 For more detailed information on IMERYS - Check out our website: www.imerys.com

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.