Medium Term Planning Engineer

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources. We produce bauxite, alumina, aluminium, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead and zinc at our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. With a focus on growing our base metals exposure, we also have two development options in North America and several partnerships with junior explorers around the world. Following the acquisition of Arizona Mining, South32 is the new owner of the Hermosa Project, a high-grade zinc, lead and silver development option in Arizona. The location of this role is the Hermosa Project site near Patagonia, Arizona. The Role The Medium-Term Planning Engineer will report to the Technical Services Manager, manage a team of short-term planners, and be responsible for creating and communicating the rolling 12-month mine plan incorporating the goals and direction of the long-term plan and informing the short range plan. This position will also be involved in external communications with MSHA, the State Mine Inspector, and Contractors. Accountabilities : Creation and distribution of the medium-term mine plan including design and schedule. Communication with relevant stakeholders for input into the mine plan. Design improvements. Managing short range planners. Calculation of plan compliance. Management of the Deswik project construction. Monthly production reporting. Employee bonus calculations. Qualifications, Skills, and Expertise: Bachelors Degree in Mining Engineering. Five plus years in underground mining. No less than two years of experience in underground mine planning. Longhole Open Stope and paste planning preferred. Experience managing professionals. Experience presenting to large groups as well as groups of managers and executives. Proficient in Deswik CAD, Sched, IS. Deswik SO and SOT preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI preferred. Strong organizational skills. Excellent communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders. Driven and self-motivated. Due Diligence and double-checking work. Our Culture At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded. We aspire to be an inclusive organization, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate. South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

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