About the role

Aplyr's Quick Take

This role is for a Mining Engineer focused on load and haul scheduling in a large open pit mining environment. You'll be responsible for creating and managing short-term mine plans, coordinating with production teams, and ensuring optimal equipment use. It's primarily an individual contributor role with some leadership responsibilities.

Good fit

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in mining, particularly in scheduling, and possess a degree in Mining Engineering. A proactive, organized person who can manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively with diverse teams will thrive here.

Worth noting

The position emphasizes a commitment to health and safety and includes opportunities for continuous improvement in processes. The requirement for a blasting license and registration with local engineering bodies may be a hurdle for some applicants.

Overall Job Purpose

The Mining Engineer – Load and Haul Scheduling, is responsible and accountable for delivering and controlling a short term mine plan that is in line with the medium term plan. This includes any mine design requirement

Specific Job Responsibility

Mine production scheduling and alignment to the medium term plan to achieve desired outcomes
Be first point of contact for the mining production team regarding planning of load and haul operations.
Ensuring that equipment are being applied optimally in suitable conditions
Maintain high performing service support functions
Issuing of mining control data to be used by surveyors
Plan, organize and follow up on work, ensuring that tasks and schedules are fully understood within the team, handing over or escalating as required.
Ensure relevant mining production personnel are up to date on any changes in the mine plan.
Develop and maintain procedures where required
Documentation of relevant knowledge and upskilling of the assistant Mining Engineers
Continuous commitment to health and safety practises.
Advise and provide recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities in work processes.
Be accountable for the quality of service and performance

Job Specific Competencies

Advanced mining knowledge and experience
Advanced skills in the MS office suite and mine scheduling software
Skilled in the delivery of a wide range of mine planning services, able to provide the highest level of customer support, with excellent leadership and people management skills.
Operational skills to include troubleshooting, problem solving and decision making.
Strong and motivated team lead with well-developed interpersonal, collaboration and facilitation skills.
Time management - having the ability to work on multiple activities and manage competing priorities.

Key Job Attributes

Motivated & passionate
Self-disciplined
Self-starter
Able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
Professionalism
Enthusiastic
Holistic understanding of the mining process

Experience required to perform in this job

5+ years’ experience in a large hard rock open pit mining environment.
Experience in mine scheduling.
Exposure to multicultural environments.
Work experience in the mining sector.

Qualifications

B Eng. Mining Engineering degree
Blasting License – preferred
EIZ and ERB registration
Current driving license

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First Quantum Minerals is a leading player in the global mining industry, attracting professionals in engineering, geosciences, and community relations.
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What's promising

•Strong global presence with operations in multiple countries.
•Focus on copper and nickel positions it well in the growing demand for these metals.
•Diverse roles available, from technical to community-focused positions.

What to watch

•Mining operations are subject to environmental and regulatory challenges.
•Fluctuating commodity prices can impact financial stability.
•Operations in politically unstable regions may pose risks.

Why First Quantum Minerals

•Significant investment in geometallurgy and process control.
•Emphasis on community relations and social responsibility.
•Innovative earthworks optimization strategies in place.

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First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining and metals company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of copper and nickel, with operations in various countries.