Planning Engineer

6 days ago

Perth, Western Australia LH Partners Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Planning Engineer - 8/6

This role is suited to a technically skilled and proactive professional looking to shape the short and medium term future of a multi-mine gold operation. With new underground and open-pit mines coming online, and a centrally located, underutilised processing facility ramping up, this is a chance to play a critical part in integrated mine planning and development strategies.

Working closely with production, geology, and technical services teams, this position ensures alignment between long-term business objectives and actionable mine plans, contributing to safe, cost-effective, and efficient ore delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain 3-month and 12-month mining schedules for underground operations
  • Optimise mine designs and sequences to meet production targets and strategic objectives
  • Liaise with geology to ensure alignment between grade control and mining plans
  • Work with processing and production teams to align ore delivery with mill constraints
  • Conduct trade-off studies to assess mining methods, cut-off grades, and sequencing
  • Analyse performance data to improve forecast accuracy and planning inputs
  • Contribute to life-of-mine (LOM) planning and support Reserve and Resource updates
  • Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and site leadership

Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in short- to medium-term planning (UG)
  • Proficiency with mine planning software (Deswik, Surpac, Datamine or equivalent)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental coordination
  • High attention to detail and a systems-based approach to planning accuracy
  • Working knowledge of mining regulations, safety, and environmental practices

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