Mining Engineer – Load and Haul Scheduling

About the role

The Mining Engineer – Load and Haul Scheduling is responsible for delivering and controlling short‑term mine plans that align with medium‑term objectives. You will act as the primary liaison for the production team, ensuring optimal equipment use and high‑performing support functions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and align mine production schedules with medium‑term plans.
• Serve as the first point of contact for load and haul planning.
• Optimize equipment deployment under suitable conditions.
• Maintain high‑performing service support functions.
• Issue mining control data for surveyors.
• Plan, organise, and follow up on work, escalating issues when needed.
• Keep production personnel updated on plan changes.
• Develop and maintain procedures and documentation.
• Support knowledge transfer and up‑skill assistant engineers.
• Promote health and safety practices and recommend continuous improvements.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in large hard‑rock open‑pit mining.
• Proven experience in mine scheduling.
• Exposure to multicultural work environments.
• BEng in Mining Engineering (or equivalent).
• Current driving licence; blasting licence preferred.
• Registrations: EIZ and ERB.
• Motivated, self‑disciplined, and able to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Experience using mine scheduling software.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a leading global mining operation.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Collaborative, multicultural team environment.