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Senior Mining Engineer - Mine Planning
Job in
Sahuarita, Pima County, Arizona, 85629, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
ASARCO LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Oversee and mentor staff with developing and managing daily and weekly mine plans for material extraction, including designing drill & blast sequence, haulage, and blending for plant feeds.
- Monitor and reconcile operational performance against short-range plans; implement corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate closely with operational teams (mining, drilling/blasting, metallurgy) to ensure smooth execution of daily plans.
- Oversee the preparation of rolling monthly and quarterly forecasts, and annual mining budgets (tonnage, grade, stripping ratios, haulage).
- Optimize pit sequencing, haulage routes, and waste management strategies.
- Identify and recommend operational improvements to increase productivity and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with Geotechnical Engineering on slope and dump stability considerations and optimizations.
- Generate and regularly update life-of-mine plans based on evolving pit designs, geologic models, and economic parameters.
- Conduct pit optimization studies using industry-standard software.
- Provide technical analysis for strategic projects, expansions, and regulatory filings.
- Initiate Kaizen/LEAN projects that deliver quantified $/t mined savings.
- Mentor and support junior mine planning engineers, facilitating their professional growth.
- Interface effectively with cross-functional teams, including geology, metallurgy, Mine Operations, environmental, and safety.
- Promote and enforce high standards of safety and environmental responsibility across mine planning activities.
- Education & Certification:
Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering - Minimum 5 years' experience in open-pit mining engineering with direct experience including full LOM scheduling
- Proficiency in mine planning software, preferred is:
Mine Sight/Hexagon, including Planner, MPSO, Pit Expansion tool, Haulage, and pit optimization tools. - Proficiency with fleet-management/dispatch systems and data analytics tools (SQL, Python, Power BI)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with expertise in mine scheduling and cost optimization.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills; capable of clearly presenting technical data to various stakeholders.
- Comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance
- Commitment to a strong safety culture and responsible environmental management practices.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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