Mine Planning Engineer

• Location: Namdini Gold Mine Site, Bolgatanga

• Section/ Unit: Mine Planning

• Department: Mining

• Job reports to: Senior Mine Planning Engineer

• Direct Reports: Graduate Mining Engineers and National Service Personnel.

Job Purpose

• To provide technical support to mine production through effective Mine Planning, Mine Design, Mine Scheduling, Contract Management and Cost Improvement initiatives.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver on time practical mine designs, plans and schedules to optimize the extraction of ore and waste.

• Assist in Life of Mine and annual budget preparation to deliver the required production in a cost-effective manner in line with corporate plans.

• Prepare detailed weekly mine plans that align with the monthly mine plan

• Prepare and present monthly mine plans that align with the annual budget.

• Monitors costs related to services provided by contractors and implements approved recommendations for maximizing operational efficiencies and continuous improvement.

• Providing coaching, guidance, and technical support to graduate mining engineers and National Service Employee.

• Perform end of month reconciliation for works executed by contractors for payment.

• Prepare three-months rolling forecast schedules considering factors such as deposit characteristics, geotechnical considerations, safety regulations and environmental impacts.

• Support delivery of mining and cost improvement studies and projects with accurate mining engineering inputs and analysis including designs, mine plans and financials.

• Perform any other related duties based on the exigencies of the Company as assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum qualification (s)

• BSc Mining Engineering

• At least a Mine Foreman Certificate of competency from the Minerals Commission

• A Valid driver’s license

Experience (Minimum)

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an open pit mining operations

Knowledge (In-depth)

• Good working knowledge and experience in mine planning and budgeting.

• Must have a thorough understanding of mining operations, as well as a general understanding of Geology, Processing Operations and Mine Maintenance.

• Must be able to perform financial modelling and analysis in a mining environment.

• In-depth knowledge of all phases of mining operations and proficiency in spreadsheet-based cash flow analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and conduct risk assessments.

• Track record of implementing continuous improvement projects.

• Proficient with mine planning software systems for pit optimization and designs, preferably Surpac and MineSched.

• Knowledge of MS Office suites.

• Knowledge and understanding of the Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2182) and Minerals and Mining Act 2006 (Act 703).

Skills

• Analytical and problem solving

• Data analysis

• Strong coaching and mentoring skill

• Communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal

Leadership and behavioural attributes

• Honest and ethical.

• Committed team player with ability to take initiatives.

• Stress management.

• Results-oriented (achieving results)

Special conditions or requirements of the Job

• Working environment is multi-cultural and hence sensitivity is required

• Valuing diversity and inclusion practices are essential.

• Extended working hours involved

• Ability to work under intense pressure and extreme weather.

• Stringent deadlines

• High volume work

• Routine / non-routine duties

• Medically fit for the position and environment

• Sense of Responsibility and Commitment

• Pro-activity and Dynamism

• Persistence and Flexibility