Lead Specialist, Mining II

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.