Geological Planning Engineer

6 days ago


St Austell, Cornwall, United Kingdom Imerys Full time

Position Title: Mine Planning Engineer

Location: St Austell – Cornwall

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract for 12 months

Compensation: £42,000 per annum

Are you a qualified Mining Engineer or Geologist with a solid grasp of fundamental mine planning concepts and techniques?

As a Mine Planning Engineer at Imerys, you will play a crucial role in determining reserves to facilitate the extraction of raw materials for business operations. Your responsibilities will encompass mine optimization, analysis, design, and scheduling across various mining sites in Cornwall.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop medium to long-term strategies to support the extraction of mineral assets.
  • Formulate long-term schedules for waste management.
  • Design pits and dumps to optimize operational resources while achieving production and quality objectives.
  • Assist in the operational scheduling and budgeting processes.
  • Provide support to mining and production managers in ongoing operations and projects.
  • Train site engineers in short-term and mid-term mine planning methodologies.
  • Ensure compliance with the PERC code in all public reporting of reserves.

Why Choose Imerys?

At Imerys, we value every team member. Our primary focus is on the health and safety of our workforce, and we are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive work environments. We continuously strive for improvement and support our employees in their pursuit of learning, growth, and innovation, enabling them to reach their full potential and explore a wealth of career and development opportunities.

Employee Benefits:

  • 25 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays
  • Comprehensive Pension Plan
  • Life Insurance Coverage
  • Income Protection
  • Company Sick Leave Policy
  • Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Discounts with external retailers
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing Support:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Virtual General Practitioner Services
  • Flu and Eye Care Vouchers
  • Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies
  • Menopause Support Initiatives

Qualifications and Skills Required:

  • Proficient IT skills and familiarity with major mine planning software such as GEOVIA (Surpac, Whittle, MineSched), Datamine (NPVS), and RPM Global (XPAC).
  • Knowledge of GIS and surveying is advantageous.
  • A degree in Science or Engineering, preferably in Mining Engineering or Mining Geology.
  • Relevant experience in a mining environment is essential.
  • Production experience with several years in mine planning and design in a mining context (Brownfield).
  • Aspirations to register as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer following professional training and experience.
  • A valid driving license.

We strive to make our application process accessible to everyone. If you require an alternative method to apply, please reach out to us.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.



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