Jop Purpose:
Provide safe, compliant and executable short to medium term open pit mine plans, designs and production schedules that optimize ore delivery, stripping and dumping execution to meet budget, quarterly and daily targets. The role integrates geology, survey, geotechnical and operational constraints into practical dig/dump sequences, supports drill and blast planning where applicable, and delivers accurate performance reporting and reconciliation to enable informed operational and management decisions.
Job Description:
- Operational / Technical / Core Duties:
Short-Term Mine Planning & Scheduling
- Develop daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly short-term mine plans and production schedules to meet ore, waste and dumping targets within defined constraints.
- Translate budget and quarterly plans into executable dig, dump and ore delivery sequences with clear resource requirements and priorities.
- Issue rolling forecasts (24-hour, 7-day and monthly) and communicate plan intent, assumptions and constraints to operations for effective execution.
Mine Design & Sequencing
- Produce and update mining, dumping, stockpile and haul road designs with senior engineer supervision using approved mine planning CAD tools (e.g., Vulcan and Surpac) to support safe and efficient execution.
- Design ramps, berms, bench layouts and dump lift configurations in line with geotechnical recommendations, survey control and site standards.
- Validate and release designs with controlled versions, ensuring field verification and stakeholder alignment before implementation.
Production Performance Tracking & Reconciliation
- Monitor daily production compliance to plan and analyze variances in tonnes, grade, equipment productivity and cycle times to enable corrective actions.
- Reconcile mined volumes and movements using survey, geology and operational source data to maintain accurate reporting and planning inputs.
- Prepare and distribute daily, weekly and monthly technical reports and presentations with clear actions and improvement opportunities.
Drill & Blast Planning Support (where within scope)
- Coordinate drilling and blasting schedules with blast masters and monthly plans and contractors to align with the short-term plan and minimise operational disruption.
Haulage, Fleet and Dumping Optimization
- Analyze haul cycles, truck-shovel match and dumping allocations to reduce queueing, rehandling and unit cost while maintaining production continuity.
- Recommend equipment allocations and dig unit movements between stages in line with plan priorities and operational readiness.
- Identify haul road and dump maintenance priorities impacting productivity and equipment safety, and coordinate actions with operations and maintenance.
Technical Support to Mine Options and Projects
- Provide mine planning inputs to capital projects and mine options (e.g., pushbacks, dump leach, TSF interfaces) including layouts, volumes and schedules.
- Support audits and regulatory submissions by providing controlled plans, compliance evidence and technical data packs.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including improved reporting, automation and digital/AI-enabled planning tools where deployed.
- Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) / Compliance Duties:
Safety-Critical Planning Controls
- Embed site and regulatory safety requirements into plans and designs, including exclusion zones, berm standards, traffic separation and blast clearance controls.
- Verify geotechnical and ground control requirements are reflected in bench, slope and dump designs, escalating non-conformances to responsible owners.
- Conduct field verification visits to confirm planned work areas are safe, accessible and correctly marked before execution.
Governance, Documentation & Assurance
- Maintain document control for designs, schedules and reports to ensure version accuracy, traceability and audit readiness.
- Identify and report hazards, near-misses and operational risks observed during planning and site follow-up in line with site reporting requirements.
Support incident investigations and corrective actions through technical analysis of planning, design and compliance factors.
- Financial / Budget / Asset / Resource Management (if applicable):
Cost, Productivity & Resource Control
- Optimise stripping, ore delivery and dumping strategies within the short-term horizon to support budgeted cost per tonne and cost per ounce outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to reduce rehandling, dilution and ore loss through improved sequencing and integration with grade control requirements.
Provide inputs to budgeting and forecasting by validating productivity assumptions, constraints and planned equipment utilisation.
Job Requirements
Qualifications & Professional Standards
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent).
- Preferred Background: Completed internships in mining/quarrying and postgraduate study or CPD in Mine Planning, Scheduling, or Drill & Blast.
- Licenses: Valid driver's license and eligibility for SGM site access permits.
- Languages: Dual professional proficiency in Arabic (frontline/safety) and English (reporting/systems).
2. Technical Experience & Software
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in open-pit operations, specifically in short-term planning and production reporting.
- Software Mastery: Must be skilled in Surpac, Vulcan, and Alastri for design and scheduling, plus advanced Excel for data analysis.
- Cross-Functional Work: Proven ability to collaborate with Geology, Survey, Geotechnical, and Operations teams to resolve constraints.
3. Key Technical Competencies
- Mine Design: Expertise in bench and ramp design, pushback logic, and geomechanics.
- Production & Logistics: Deep understanding of truck-shovel systems, haulage cycle times, and road maintenance.
- Drill & Blast (D&B): Competency in pattern selection, charge distribution, and D&B safety/QAQC.
- Reconciliation: Ability to perform planned vs. actual volume/tonnage reconciliation to maintain planning integrity.
- Economics: Understanding of unit costs and productivity drivers for short-term decision-making.
4. Safety, Behaviors & Physical Requirements
- Safety Leadership: Integrates safety-critical controls into designs and performs field verification visits to intervene in non-compliant conditions.
- Analytical Resilience: Uses root-cause thinking to solve variances and remains effective under high-pressure production deadlines.
- Communication: Produces concise technical reports and builds alignment across functions during disagreements.
- Work Environment: Ability to work in a split office/field role, maintaining fitness for harsh conditions (heat, dust, noise) and performing approved overtime during critical planning cycles.
Job Location & Accommodation
• Sukari Gold Mines, Red Sea – Marsa Alam
• Roster and accommodation as per site policy
• Home-to-site transportation provided
• Full accommodation and well-being facilities provided
