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

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 access essential raw materials for business operations. Your responsibilities will encompass mine optimization, analysis, design, and planning/scheduling across various mining sites in Cornwall.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop medium to long-term strategies to facilitate the extraction of mineral assets.
• Establish long-term schedules for waste management.
• Design pits and dumps to optimize operational resources while maintaining production and quality standards.
• 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 for public reporting of reserves.

Why Choose Imerys?

At Imerys, we value every team member. Our foremost priority is the health and safety of our workforce, and we strive to cultivate diverse and inclusive work environments. We are committed to continuous improvement and supporting our employees in their professional growth, enabling them to realize their full potential and explore a wealth of career development opportunities.

Employee Benefits:

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

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, with experience in major mine planning software such as GEOVIA (Surpac, Whittle, MineSched), Datamine (NPVS), or RPM Global (XPAC).
• Familiarity with 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.
• Experience in production and mine planning/design within a mining context (Brownfield) is required.
• A commitment to pursuing registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer following appropriate training and experience.
• A valid driving license is necessary.

We strive to make our application process accessible to all candidates. 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 for employment 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.