Superintendent Mine Planning📣 Job Ad

About Ma'aden and the Role

Ma'aden - Saudi Arabian Mining Company, established in 1997, is recognized as one of the fastest-growing mining companies globally and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. Ma'aden is instrumental in developing the mining industry to become a key pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, integrated mining value chain. We are seeking a Superintendent, Mine Planning to join our team in a full-time capacity.

Role Overview

The Superintendent, Mine Planning is responsible for developing and maintaining short-term, medium-term, and life-of-mine plans. This role involves close coordination with Geology, Mining Operations, Processing, and Technical Services to ensure the achievement of production and business targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans in collaboration with relevant technical and operational functions.
• Produce and review mine designs, production schedules, extraction sequences, and development plans to optimize resource utilization, safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with the Geology department to incorporate resource models, reserve updates, and grade control information into plans and production forecasts.
• Monitor actual mining performance against approved plans, analyze variances, identify constraints and risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct mine optimization studies and evaluate mining methods, equipment requirements, and operational strategies to maximize resource recovery and minimize operating costs.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities within mine planning processes, systems, and technologies.
• Prepare annual operating plans, production forecasts, manpower requirements, budgets, and capital expenditure proposals for mine planning and development.
• Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and availability of mine planning data, survey information, and technical reports.
• Lead technical studies, feasibility assessments, mine expansion plans, and resource utilization reports.
• Review and approve planning deliverables, technical reports, designs, and schedules against company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Supervise Mine Planning personnel, provide technical guidance and coaching, and deploy department resources effectively.
• Implement HSE requirements in planning activities and participate in risk assessments and incident investigations.

Performance Expectations

• Short-, medium-, and life-of-mine plans align with approved production and business objectives.
• Mine designs, schedules, forecasts, and technical reports are accurate, available, and compliant with company and regulatory requirements.
• Planning variances, constraints, and risks are identified and addressed through timely corrective recommendations.
• Mine planning activities contribute to improved resource recovery, operating efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while meeting HSE requirements.

Required Experience

Candidates should possess 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in mine planning.

Application Process

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this position.