Lead technical services and mine operations for an open-pit copper mine, overseeing resource modeling, mine planning, pit optimization, grade control, drilling/blasting, and autonomous haulage to deliver production, grade, cost, and safety targets. Requires 12-15 years open-pit mining experience and a bachelor's in Mining Engineering or related field.
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On-site12+ YOEHardware Engineering
About the role
Key Responsibilities
Lead resource modeling, reserve estimation, and mine reconciliation processes.
Develop and manage annual budgets, short-term forecasts, five-year plans, and life-of-mine schedules.
Direct mine planning, pit optimization, and technical studies supporting operational and strategic decision-making.
Oversee grade control, survey, geotechnical, drilling, and blasting activities to optimize productivity and ore recovery.
Monitor technical and operational performance against production, grade, cost, and safety targets.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements, including MSHA standards.
Partner closely with operations and maintenance teams to align mine execution with approved plans.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing technical services team.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in open-pit mining operations, mine planning, technical services, or mine engineering.
Extensive experience in a leadership or management role overseeing multidisciplinary technical teams.
Strong experience with resource modeling, reserve estimation, mine planning, grade control, and production reconciliation.
Demonstrated knowledge of reporting standards and mineral reserve/resource estimation practices.
Experience leading pit optimization studies, feasibility studies, and life-of-mine planning processes.
Strong understanding of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and operational factors affecting open-pit mine design and performance.
Experience managing drilling and blasting programs and supporting operational execution.
Strong financial acumen with experience developing budgets, cost forecasts, and economic evaluations.
Knowledge of MSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting autonomous haulage systems and mining technology initiatives.
Experience at both operating mine sites and project development stages, including feasibility and expansion projects.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving operational performance improvements.
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