Mine Planning Engineer: Optimizing Mineral Resource Extraction

7 hours ago


Cornwall, United Kingdom Imerys Full time

Imerys is a leading global player in the field of mineral-based specialties, with a presence in over 50 countries. As a Mine Planning Engineer at Imerys, you will play a key role in optimizing mineral resource extraction and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our operations.

Job Highlights:

  • £42,000 salary
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  • Fixed-term contract for 12 months

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Mine Planning Engineer to join our team in Cornwall. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining reserves to access raw material for BA operations, providing mine optimization, analysis, design, and scheduling across mining sites in Cornwall.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide medium to long-term planning to support extraction of mineral assets
  • Create long-term schedules for waste dumps
  • Develop pit and dump designs to optimize operational resources and maintain production and quality targets
  • Support operating schedules and budget processes
  • Collaborate with mining and production managers and professionals in operations and projects
  • Train site engineers in short-term and mid-term mine planning
  • Ensure compliance with the PERC code for public reporting of Reserves

What We Offer:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Generous Pension Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Discounts on external retailers
  • Cycle to work scheme

A Comprehensive Wellbeing Package:

  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Virtual GP
  • Flu and Eye care vouchers
  • Enhance – family friendly policies
  • Menopause Support

Your Skills and Qualifications:

  • Excellent IT skills with familiarity of major mine planning software packages (GEOVIA, Datamine, RPM global)
  • Knowledge of GIS and surveying is an advantage
  • Degree level in Science or Engineering, ideally Mining engineering or Mining Geology
  • Direct and relevant experience working in a mining environment
  • Production experience necessary with a few years relevant experience in mine planning and mine designs in the mining environment
  • Intent to register as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer following professional training and experience
  • Full driving license


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