Vacancy: Job Title: Mine Planning Engineer – Coal Industry
Location: Jharkhand
Job Summary:
The company is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer with a strong background in mining operations and a basic level of designing tools/software to join their team. This role involves pit and dump designs on a regular basis and providing guidance to the operation team to support safe and efficient mining activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-4 years of experience in mining, specifically within the planning dept.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Mine Design and Planning:
- Develop short-term, medium-term, and long-term mine plans and schedules.
- Design pit layouts, haul roads, dump sites, and other mining infrastructure.
- Ensure mine plans are aligned with production targets and operational capabilities.
2. Resource Optimization:
- Conduct detailed geological and geotechnical analysis to maximize resource recovery.
- Optimize drilling, blasting, and excavation plans to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Evaluate and propose alternative mining methods and technologies.
3. Software and Technical Analysis:
- tilize mine planning software (e.g., Minex/ Deswik/Volcan/MineSight/Datamine) for designing and scheduling.
- Generate 3D models of the mine and update based on exploration and production data.
- Perform sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to support decision-making.
4. Collaboration and Coordination:
- ork closely with geologists, surveyors, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of mine plans into daily operations.
- Coordinate with environmental and safety teams to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Provide technical support to mining operations and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
5. Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare detailed reports, including production forecasts, cost analyses, and performance evaluations.
- Maintain accurate records of mine plans, designs, and revisions.
6. Regulatory Compliance and Safety:
- Ensure mine plans adhere to local, national, and international mining regulations.
- Incorporate safety protocols and environmental considerations into mine designs.
Qualifications:
• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, or Geology
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in mine planning or related roles in the mining industry.
• Hands-on experience with open-pit coal
Skills:
o Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g. Minex, or similar).
o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Company Details:
A leading organization with operations all over India and recently entered into the mining industry as an MDO of a Maharatna Company.
Company Details:
A leading organization with operations all over India and recently entered into the mining industry as an MDO of a Maharatna Company.
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