Long Term Planning Engineer at Newmont Goldcorp Corporation

About This Role

• To create the conceptual mine plan, design and costs of the Subika Underground operation.
• To ensure the safe, efficient and optimal ore recovery, under the guidance of the Senior Long Term Planning Engineer.

In This Role You Will:

Mine Planning and Scheduling

• Supervise the development of all mine operating plans which includes input from sub-department heads.
• Work with the geological department to increase the mine reserves via the resource / reserve process.
• Supervise the generation of mineable shapes for Sublevel Shrinkage (SLS) and open stope from the grade control model for issue to production planning, six months ahead of schedule commencement.
• Generate a yearly forecast schedule every three (3) months and provide recommendations to achieve compliance to the budget.
• Provide guidance to short-term planning / scheduling to ensure alignment to longer-term goals.
• Develop the medium-term planning guidelines & procedures and ensure they are updated bi-annually.
• Ensure the integrity of the Deswik master schedule and confirm that it is aligned with the latest approved mine designs and schedules.
• Establish and maintain appropriate communications within the department and other departments by maintaining appropriate relationships.
• Assist in planning the work required and deliver reserve calculations in an accurate and timely manner.

Reporting and Compliance

• Maintain awareness and compliance with Company policies and procedures, federal and state regulations as well as local regulatory agencies.
• Ensure integrity of information and reporting standards.

Strategic Planning and Budgeting

• Contribute to cost control by participating in the annual budget preparation.
• Create and deliver annual mine assumptions, mine physicals and costs regarding business planning for peer review by stakeholders.
• Identify possible constraints, risks and opportunities and inform Management to assist with decision making.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement, sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Safety, Health and Environment 

• Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental awareness.
• Actively participate in all Newmont Ghana safety and environmental systems and initiatives.
• Demonstrate personal commitment regarding safety and environmental practices.
• Identify potential hazards and actions that should be appropriately taken.
• Maintain a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness.
• Raise, discuss and resolve safety issues at regular meetings.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Bachelors’ degree in Mining Engineering.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in all underground engineering disciplines.
• Prefer a minimum of 2 years’ experience in underground mining operational time such as blasting, drilling, haulage and service crew works.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in the use of the design software (DESWIK).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Advanced planning, organising and prioritising skills.
• Financial administration, analysis and reporting skills.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Takes initiative.
• Results driven.
• Proactive.
• Attention to detail.
• Accuracy.
• Integrity.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and underground mining conditions.
• Moist wet surfaces with section of continuous water fall.
• Potential for extreme dust particles and high heat/humidity.
• Noise exposure within the work environment which requires the use of earplugs or/and ear muffs.
• Dark environment which requires personal attachment of lit head gear.
• Underground conditions include steep decline with a section of uneven terrain.
• Working with corrosive chemicals.