Lead Specialist, Mining
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About the Role
Ma'aden Aluminium Company seeks a Lead Specialist, Mining to lead engineering and planning functions, focusing on long-term mine plans and medium-term schedules. The role requires 10+ years in open pit mining operations, expertise in mine planning software like Hexagon, and strong leadership skills.
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Responsibilities
- Develop mine planning systems and procedures according to industry best practices
- Prepare and update Life of Mine (LOM) plans and annual budgets
- Lead project studies to support operational growth and efficiency
- Create detailed designs for mining areas with associated documentation
- Develop detailed quarterly and yearly schedules for mining and infrastructure activities
- Conduct project due diligence, identifying risks, opportunities, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Track actual versus planned performance; analyze KPIs and recommend corrective actions
- Implement best practices and new technologies in mine planning and scheduling
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical and professional development
- Provide technical support to operations, ensuring alignment with production goals and standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field
- 10+ years of experience in relevant leading role within Open Pit Mining Operations
- Technical knowledge in Mine technical Role disciplines in Open Pit Operations: Mine Planning, Drill & Blast, Operation, and Projects
- Extensive expertise in Open pit mining operations and Project at Operational stage
- Experience leading and integrating cross functional teams
- Experience in successfully leading mid and large size teams
- Strong financial & budgeting skills
- Proficiency in mine planning, design, and optimization software, especially Hexagon
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Proficiency in cost modelling and cost estimation, in Excel and Xeras
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Job Details
- Position Title: Lead Specialist, Mining
- Broad Band: M11: Professional Senior Technical Specialist
- Talent Pipeline Layer: Managing Self Leading Expert
Overall Job Purpose
- The Lead Specialist, Mining serves as a cornerstone for leading and supporting all Engineering and Planning functions, with a strong focus on developing long term mine plans and optimizing medium term schedules, mentoring the team and implementing best practices.
- This role ensures that mine designs and schedules are optimized for safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, while meeting production targets and aligning with Maaden standards and regulatory requirements.
- Additionally, the Lead Specialist, Mining will serve as relief for the Superintendent, Engineering & Planning when needed.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in relevant leading role within Open Pit Mining Operations area such as Mine Planning, Drill & Blast, Operation, Projects, and management experience.
- Technical knowledge in Mine technical Role disciplines in Open Pit Operations: Mine Planning, Drill & Blast, Operation, and Projects.
- Extensive expertise in Open pit mining operations and Project at Operational stage.
- Experience leading and integrating cross functional teams, strategies, and plans to achieve business success.
- Experience in successfully leading mid and large size teams.
- Strong financial & budgeting skills necessary.
- Relevant knowledge in mineral licensing, monitoring, and compliance.
- Strong knowledge of mine planning, geotechnical, and safety regulations.
- Proven ability to work in a systemized manner and establish procedures, guidelines and detailed technical documentation.
- Supporting EHSS program of Maaden in KPI and details program deliverables.
- Lead and take ownership of planning function ensuring accuracy and delivering no plan and budget.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop mine planning systems and procedures according to industry best practices.
- Lead adoption of new systems and implementation with the rest of the team.
- Ensure all technical documentation, templates, reports, guidelines are clear and accurate.
- Prepare and update Life of Mine (LOM) plans and annual budgets. Optimize designs and sequences with geological and geotechnical inputs.
- Lead project studies to support operational growth and efficiency.
- Develop, review, and optimise life of mine plans in line with business objectives.
- Lead budgeting and cost modelling to ensure financial targets and operational efficiency.
- Create detailed designs for mining areas with associated documentation, inclusive of all required mine infrastructure.
- Conduct project due diligence, identifying risks, opportunities, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Plan and manage project timelines, resources, and milestones within budget and operational constraints.
- Develop detailed quarterly and yearly schedules for mining and infrastructure activities.
- Coordinate with production and all technical services functions to ensure schedules are robust and achievable.
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