Lead Engineer, Planning II

Job Title

Lead Engineer, Planning II

Reporting to

Mine Technical Support (Pho3)

Business Unit/Function

MWSPC/ Phosphate

Department

Mine Technical Support

Direct Reports

Superintendent

Budget/Size

Grade

M11E

Job Family

Sub Family

Position Type

Regular

Role Profile Number

Job Purpose

To provide technical leadership and oversight in mine planning activities by developing, optimizing, and integrating short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans that ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of mineral resources. The role supports Mine Technical Support by aligning planning strategies with production targets, improving operational performance, and continuous improvement through collaboration with geology, operations, and other stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead development and optimization of short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans aligned with production targets and resource utilization.

• Provide technical support to operations, monitor plan vs. actual performance, and drive productivity and cost improvements. 

• Collaborate with geology, survey, and operations teams to integrate data and ensure effective mine-to-mill alignment. 

• Ensure compliance with EHSS, regulatory requirements, and safe mine design practices. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhance planning processes, and lead team performance and development.

Minimum Qualifications, 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline. 

• Professional certification or postgraduate qualification in mining or related field is preferred.

Minimum Experience and Competencies

• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in mine planning and technical support, preferably in open-pit mining operations. 

• Proven experience in short-, medium-, and long-term mine planning, pit optimization, and scheduling. 

• Experience in integrating geology, geotechnical, and operational data for planning and decision-making. 

• Demonstrated exposure to production monitoring, cost control, and performance improvement initiatives.

Ma’aden High Performance Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to employee well-being, safety, and sustainable mining practices. 

• Fosters an inclusive environment that promotes engagement, development, and collaboration across teams.

• Takes full accountability for mine planning deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives. 

• Drives operational excellence by proactively identifying and implementing improvements.

• Upholds the highest ethical standards in all decisions, ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance. 

• Promotes a culture of responsibility, trust, and adherence to Ma’aden policies and standards.

• Builds strong cross-functional relationships with geology, operations, and technical teams to achieve shared objectives. 

• Encourages open communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual respect among stakeholders.

• Drives continuous improvement in mine planning processes, systems, and performance outcomes. 

• Promotes innovation, learning, and adoption of best practices to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills:  

• Advanced proficiency in mine planning software (Surpac-MicroMine-Volcan)  

• Strong expertise in mine design, scheduling, and resource optimization 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for performance improvement 

• Effective leadership and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams

• Sound knowledge of cost control, budgeting, and mining operations