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As a technical authority, you will translate complex engineering models into actionable operational plans , dissect discrepancies with operations , and become the designated \"Mining Expert\" for assigned minerals and sites.\nKey Responsibilities\nMine Planning & Optimization\nLOMP Development: Develop clear, concise, and complex Life of Mine Plans (LOMP), mine phasing, sequencing, and schedules based on reserve models and business forecasts.\nReserve Stewardship: Act as a steward of the business’s reserve information, ensuring the optimization of known reserve potentials.\nOperational Alignment: Routinely reconcile operational data to block models to ensure technical models accurately depict reality.\nCapital & Economics: Assist in capital planning, stripping planning, and forecasting heavy mobile equipment fleet needs based on production requirements and bench configurations.\nOperational Bridge & Collaboration\nTechnical-Operational Link: Serve as the primary bridge between the engineering team and site operations, ensuring technical models are effectively communicated and \"operationalized\" by site management.\nProblem Solving: Dissect technical discrepancies with operations and navigate through uncertainty to develop immediate action plans that meet business needs.\nCross-Functional Synergy: Establish strong relationships and facilitate work seamlessly across peers, superiors, and subordinates.\nTechnical Leadership & Expertise\nMineral Subject Matter Expert: Act as the technical \"Mining Expert\" for assigned industrial minerals or specific geographic locations.\nTechnical Mentorship: Lead others down the technical path, moving engineering knowledge to organizational wisdom.\nContinuous Improvement: Champion change and foster a culture of continuous improvement, standardizing engineering approaches across surface and underground locations.\nKey Competencies\nStrategic Communication: Proficient and effective verbal and written communication style that internal and external stakeholders naturally gravitate toward; ability to influence at all levels of the organization.\nMulti-Tasking: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and project timelines simultaneously.\nTechnical Mastery: High proficiency in MS Access, MS Excel, GIS, and survey software.\nMine Planning Software: Proven ability to effectively use specialized mine planning and modeling software (e.g., Surpac or Deswik are highly preferred).\nBusiness Acumen: Strong technical problem-solving skills paired with the business acumen to ensure model approaches yield a reasonable return on investment.\nJob RequirementsEducation & Certifications\nDegree: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, preferably in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.\nProfessional Standards: Meets the requirements of a \"Competent Person\" as defined in the PERC reporting code (or similar international reporting codes like JORC/SME), or has the clear ability and qualifications to obtain it (Highly Preferred).\nExperience\nIndustry Experience: Minimum of 5–8+ years supporting mining operations, with a distinct focus on mine planning and optimization.\nMineral Profile: Prior experience with multi-mineral environments, specifically industrial minerals, is a major plus.\nOperational Background: Hands-on operations experience is highly preferred to successfully bridge the gap with site managers.\nProject Leadership: Experience acting as a Lead/Principal Engineer on large-scale mining projects or leading cross-functional strategic reserve initiatives.\nPhysical & Travel Requirements\nTravel: Ability to travel to multiple locations across the US and Mexico (approximately 30% travel, depending on primary work location).\nEnvironment: Able to work comfortably in both an office environment and in the field (which includes hot surface environments or cool, dark underground conditions).\nPhysical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and carry a drill-core box during site visits.\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nRelocation assistance\nVision insurance\nApplication Question(s):\nDo you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the US? 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