Lead Specialist, Mining II
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1. JOB DETAILS:
Position Title: Lead Specialist, Mining
Broad Band: M11: Professional – Senior Technical Specialist
Talent Pipeline Layer: Managing Self Leading Expert
2. OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:
The Lead Specialist, Mining serves as a cornerstone for leading and supporting all Engineering and Planning functions, with a strong focus on developing long-term mine plans and optimizing medium-term schedules, mentoring the team and implementing best practices. This role ensures that mine designs and schedules are optimized for safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, while meeting production targets and aligning with Maaden standards and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Lead Specialist, Mining will serve as relief for the Superintendent, Engineering & Planning when needed, stepping in to maintain continuity and leadership.
3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
Minimum Experience:
o 10+ years of experience in relevant leading role within Open Pit Mining Operations area such as Mine Planning, Drill & Blast, Operation, Projects, and management experience. Underground experience will be beneficial.
o Technical knowledge in Mine technical Role disciplines in Open Pit Operations: Mine Planning, Drill & Blast, Operation, and Projects.
o Extensive expertise in Open pit mining operations and Project at Operational stage.
o Experience leading and integrating cross-functional teams, strategies, and plans to achieve business success
o Experience in successfully leading mid- and large-size teams.
o Strong financial & budgeting skills necessary.
o Relevant knowledge in mineral licensing, monitoring, and compliance.
Maaden High Performance Competencies:
o Strong knowledge of mine planning, geotechnical, and safety regulations.
o Proven ability to work in a systemized manner and establish procedures, guidelines and detailed technical documentation.
o Supporting EHSS program of Maaden in KPI and details program deliverables including maintaining a high focus on safety within the Mine Engineering Design and Planning Function and actively promoting Maaden’s safety standards during all site visits
o Lead and take ownership of planning function ensuring accuracy and delivering no plan and budget.
Skills:
o Strong knowledge of mining methods, techniques, and equipment capacity.
o Proficiency in mine planning, design, and optimization software, especially Hexagon, to develop and analyze mine designs, infrastructure designs, and production schedules on a short-, mid- and long-term timeframe.
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
o Proficiency in cost modelling and cost estimation, in Excel and Xeras
4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Systems
o Develop mine planning systems and procedures according to industry best practices.
o Lead adoption of new systems and implementation with the rest of the team.
o Ensure all technical documentation, templates, reports, guidelines are clear and accurate.
Strategic Planning
o Prepare and update Life of Mine (LOM) plans and annual budgets. Optimize designs and sequences with geological and geotechnical inputs.
o Lead project studies to support operational growth and efficiency.
o Develop, review, and optimise life-of-mine plans in line with business objectives.
o Lead budgeting and cost modelling to ensure financial targets and operational efficiency.
Detailed design and execution
o Create detailed designs for mining areas with associated documentation, inclusive of all required mine infrastructure.
o Conduct project due diligence, identifying risks, opportunities, and regulatory compliance requirements.
o Plan and manage project timelines, resources, and milestones within budget and operational constraints.
Operational Scheduling
o Develop detailed quarterly and yearly schedules for mining and infrastructure activities
o Coordinate with production and all technical services functions to ensure schedules are robust and achievable.
Safety & Compliance
o Live the Maaden values and promote a safety-first culture
o Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies
o Conduct regular audits and risk assessments
- Performance Monitoring
o Track actual versus planned performance; analyze KPIs and recommend corrective actions to meet production and cost targets.
Continuous Improvement
o Implement best practices and new technologies in mine planning and scheduling.
o Drive innovation in mining methods, technology adoption, and process optimization.
o Devise initiatives to reduce operational costs and enhance productivity.
Leadership & Mentoring
o Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical and professional development.
Support
o Provide technical support to operations, ensuring alignment with production goals and standards.
o Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management.
o Any other duties as required to achieve operational goals.
Requirements
- •Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field
- •10+ years of experience in a leading role within Open Pit Mining Operations
- •Experience in Mine Planning, Drill Blast, Operation, and Projects
- •Experience leading mid- and large-size teams
- •Strong financial budgeting skills
- •Knowledge of mineral licensing, monitoring, and compliance
- •Proficiency in mine planning, design, and optimization software (Hexagon)
- •Proficiency in cost modelling and cost estimation (Excel and Xeras)
Nice to Have
- •Underground mining experience
Responsibilities
- •Develop long-term mine plans and optimize medium-term schedules
- •Mentor the team and implement best practices
- •Ensure mine designs are optimized for safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
- •Serve as relief for the Superintendent, Engineering Planning when needed
- •Develop mine planning systems and procedures according to industry best practices
- •Lead adoption of new systems and implementation with the team
- •Ensure all technical documentation, templates, reports, and guidelines are accurate
- •Support EHSS program KPIs and safety standards
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