Mining Engineer

Mining Engineer

Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers' products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Location: Sylacauga, AL; Johns Creek, Georgia, Lompoc, CA; Quincy, WA; Fernley, NV

Role Summary

The Sr. Mine Planning Engineer serves as a high-level technical lead and the primary bridge between the engineering department and site operations. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing medium-range and Life of Mine Plans (LOMP) for industrial minerals across multiple locations. As a technical authority, you will translate complex engineering models into actionable operational plans, dissect discrepancies with operations, and become the designated "Mining Expert" for assigned minerals and sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Mine Planning & Optimization
• LOMP Development: Develop clear, concise, and complex Life of Mine Plans (LOMP), mine phasing, sequencing, and schedules based on reserve models and business forecasts.
• Reserve Stewardship: Act as a steward of the business's reserve information, ensuring the optimization of known reserve potentials.
• Operational Alignment: Routinely reconcile operational data to block models to ensure technical models accurately depict reality.
• Capital & Economics: Assist in capital planning, stripping planning, and forecasting heavy mobile equipment fleet needs based on production requirements and bench configurations.
• Operational Bridge & Collaboration
• Technical-Operational Link: Serve as the primary bridge between the engineering team and site operations, ensuring technical models are effectively communicated and "operationalized" by site management.
• Problem Solving: Dissect technical discrepancies with operations and navigate through uncertainty to develop immediate action plans that meet business needs.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Establish strong relationships and facilitate work seamlessly across peers, superiors, and subordinates.
• Technical Leadership & Expertise
• Mineral Subject Matter Expert: Act as the technical "Mining Expert" for assigned industrial minerals or specific geographic locations.
• Technical Mentorship: Lead others down the technical path, moving engineering knowledge to organizational wisdom.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion change and foster a culture of continuous improvement, standardizing engineering approaches across surface and underground locations.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Communication: Proficient and effective verbal and written communication style that internal and external stakeholders naturally gravitate toward; ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Multi-Tasking: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and project timelines simultaneously.
• Technical Mastery: High proficiency in MS Access, MS Excel, GIS, and survey software.
• Mine Planning Software: Proven ability to effectively use specialized mine planning and modeling software (e.g., Surpac or Deswik are highly preferred).
• Business Acumen: Strong technical problem-solving skills paired with the business acumen to ensure model approaches yield a reasonable return on investment.

Job Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, preferably in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional Standards: Meets the requirements of a "Competent Person" as defined in the PERC reporting code (or similar international reporting codes like JORC/SME), or has the clear ability and qualifications to obtain it (Highly Preferred).

Experience

• Industry Experience: Minimum of 5–8+ years supporting mining operations, with a distinct focus on mine planning and optimization.
• Mineral Profile: Prior experience with multi-mineral environments, specifically industrial minerals, is a major plus.
• Operational Background: Hands-on operations experience is highly preferred to successfully bridge the gap with site managers.
• Project Leadership: Experience acting as a Lead/Principal Engineer on large-scale mining projects or leading cross-functional strategic reserve initiatives.

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Travel: Ability to travel to multiple locations across the US and Mexico (approximately 30% travel, depending on primary work location).
• Environment: Able to work comfortably in both an office environment and in the field (which includes hot surface environments or cool, dark underground conditions).
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and carry a drill-core box during site visits.

Position Type Full time and Permanent

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