Job description

Job :

Main Responsibilities
Mine Planning
o Prepare and develop LOM and budget scenarios.
o Prepare rolling 18-month mine plans to ensure operational alignment with the LOM plan and annual budget.
o Prepare the 3MS plan at the end of each month to ensure operational alignment with the annual budget.
o Prepare and monitor the weekly planning feed.
o Assist and lead weekly and monthly meetings.
o Perform monthly reconciliations between planned and actual results.
o Analyze and advise on strategic risks and opportunities identified across all planning functions.
o Perform and optimize mine design.
o Prepare clearly written monthly reports and other required documents.
o Generate weekly and monthly reports.
o Optimize the mine plan to maximize the extraction of mineralized zones and minimize dilution.
o Liaise daily with planning and other departments.
o Provide guidance and mentorship to junior colleagues to ensure safe and successful development and execution.
o Assist in identifying efficiency gains and cost savings.
o Ensure HSE practices and a safe working environment and cooperate with the HSE department.
o Perform other tasks as needed in support of company objectives.
o Mentor junior engineers.
o Periods of time will be spent on-site in a supervisory role as part of ongoing development.
o Adhere to and support all company-related policies and procedures.
Interface Management
o Manage the interface between geology, planning, surveying, and operations.

o Maintain constructive and effective working relationships with employees and contractors.

Safety Management
o Ensure all mine activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Company standards and procedures.
o Ensure procedures and standards are followed.
o Demonstrate commitment and leadership in safety, social, and environmental matters.
 

Education Level
o Bachelor's degree (Bac+5) in geology or mining.

Experience
o Junior: with knowledge of underground and open-pit mine planning.

Technical Skills
o Knowledge of open-pit and underground mining operations.
o Good knowledge of the Office Suite (Excel advanced, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
o Familiarity with blasting schemes (drilling, blasting, firing plans).
o Familiarity with the open-pit and underground mining process.
o Familiarity with equipment used in open-pit and underground mining operations.
o Attention to detail.
o Knowledge of mine surveying.
o Knowledge of mine planning software (Deswik is an asset).
o Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
o Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
o Analytical and problem-solving skills.
o Proficiency in English and French.
o Maintain a reputation for integrity and ethics.
o Ability to work in a demanding and high-pressure environment.

Attitude and Soft Skills
o Good communication skills (French, English).
o Availability.
o Adaptability.
o Keen attention to detail and observation.
o Physical stamina.
o Sense of responsibility.
o Teamwork.
o Rigor and organization.
o Synthesis skills.
o Interest in new technologies and their challenges.
o Ability for self-training.
o Interface management.
o Valid driver's license (required).

Recruitment Conditions
o Job: Planning in an open-pit and/or underground mining operation.
o Business sector: Open-pit and underground mining.
o Region: Zgounder Mine.
o City: Taliouine (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ncWdKQj3pYfEwTYVA).
o Working hours: 20 days on / 10 days off (20 days of work and 10 days of rest).