The Chief Mine Engineer is responsible for guiding, coordinating, and overseeing Short Range and Long Range Mine Planning. The Chief Mine Engineer will maintain the quality of mine plans and schedules and monitor the operations' progress. The Senior Mine Engineer is responsible for coordinating and communicating mine plans with operations and other key stakeholders. The Senior Mine Engineer is responsible for evaluating trade-off studies and improving and optimizing Mine design. Must be a leader, and a mentor, willing to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and apply sound engineering knowledge and skills to create solutions to operational challenges and maximize profit.Essential Functions:Lead the Mine Planning team in project development, fostering collaboration and optimizing resources to enhance productivity and safety.Mentor and develop skills of other Technical Services staff members.Develop strategic mine plans, including 5-year and Life of Mine plans.Contribute and assist with Long-Range Planning, including pit optimization, mine scheduling, fleet sizing, dump designs, technical studies, and asset optimization.Assist and mentor Short Range Planner to establish, execute, and effectively monitor weekly and monthly plans.Actively participate in weekly planning meetings.Evaluate methods to optimize ore extraction and mining sequence and prepare trade-off analyses as required.Coordinate mine planning work with geology, dewatering, slope engineering, drill & blast, and mine operations.Troubleshoot problems that arise and frequently inspect open pit; analyze and recommend solutions.Responsible for recognizing mine designs and fleet efficiency issues and implementing improvements to designs and efficiencies.Analyze data and prepare technical memos or presentations to assist in the decision-making process.Contribute to the development of policies and procedures in engineering.Develop and manage annual budgets.Track actual production and compare progress to the long- and short-range plans.Assist with designing and implementing special projects.Ensure engineering designs align with industry standards and best practices.Additional Duties:Advanced knowledge of Hexagon MinePlan software packages.Proficient in 3D mining software (Hexagon MinePlan, Whittle), fleet management systems (Modular Mining Dispatch, ProVision), and databases (acQuire, Access).Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.Strong leadership skills and ability to create a positive work environment.Self-motivated and safety conscious.Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstratable project management skills.Knowledge of MSHA and State, Environmental, and Safety regulations is beneficial.Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health, and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.RequirementsRequired Education and Experience:Requires seven (7) plus years of directly related open pit Mine Planning and Mine Operations ExperienceA bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related field.#J-18808-Ljbffr