Senior Mine Planning Engineer

Foran Mining Corporation (TSX:FOM) is a forward-thinking mining company redefining the industry. We are seeking a Senior Mine Planning Engineer to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at the McIlvenna Bay site working a 14/14 rotation.

The McIlvenna Bay Cu-Zn-Au-Ag deposit is one of the largest undeveloped VHMS deposits in Canada. Foran recently announced (2024) approval by the Board of Directors for the project to proceed to the formal construction phase with initial production expected in Q4 2025. The McIlvenna Bay deposit’s core commodities are critical for the global transition to green energy, and Foran aims to extract these critical minerals in a sustainable manner by empowering local communities, contributing to circular economies, and protecting the environment for future generations.

The Senior Mine Planning Engineer is responsible for creating mine designs and strategies that ensure safe, sustainable, and profitable mining operations. They provide guidance to underground operations and optimize the selection of plans and equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and conducting regular safety meetings and inspections.
• Develop long-term mine plans and production schedules and communicate with stakeholders to reconcile plans and identify areas for improvement.
• Design and recommend the ventilation, backfilling, dewatering, electrical, and other necessary aspects of the mine life project.
• Identify areas for continued improvement and complete trade-off studies accordingly.
• Analyze and complete strategic mine plan scenarios to identify and assess opportunities.
• Coordinate, review, and align long-term plans with short- and medium-term objectives, ensuring that all are implemented accordingly.
• Collaborate with Mine Geology and Metallurgy to drive scheduling metrics to achieve process plant blending requirements.
• Collaborate with Mine Geology to convert mineral resources into mining reserves.
• Drive the development of strategic forecasts including annual budget and life-of-mine (LOM).
• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of engineers and mine technicians, providing guidance and support to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Complete technical assessments on new technologies for the purpose of improving underground safety and productivity.
• Actively promote safe production by implementing engineering best practices in mine design (production and reticulation).
• Provide engineering support to ensure that all underground services (i.e., ventilation, dewatering, ground support, etc.) are maintained to site standards to ensure safe and efficient underground operations.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with other mine site departments and personnel to optimize overall mine site operations.
• Contribute to accurate mining reconciliation and maintain a comprehensive stope reconciliation program.
• Produce production reports which may include assessments of key drivers, risks, costs, and overall operational performance to plan for relevant site and corporate stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review documented standard processes and systems for planning and production functions to ensure the mine is operating safely, efficiently, and consistently across crews.
• Effectively manage change through change management processes such that records are available and accessible to justify decisions.

Job Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of a tertiary qualification in Mine Engineering (B.Eng. Mining) or equivalent.
• A minimum of five to seven plus years’ experience working in underground hard rock mining operations.
• Supervisory experience would be an asset.
• An understanding of business and operational requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Deswik mining suite (i.e., Sched, UGDB, CAD, IS, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite.
• Proficient in VentSim Software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a dynamic mining environment and adapt to changing conditions.
• Understanding of safety regulations and the importance of promoting a safety-first culture in underground mining operations.
• Robust understanding of ventilation, dewatering, and other support systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and manage shift priorities in a dynamic mining environment.
• A practicing member in good standing with a provincial regulatory organization (i.e., APEGS, PEO, EGBC, etc.).

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary range of $123,000 - $140,000/year based on experience and qualifications. Annual discretionary short-term incentive award at a percentage of base salary, rewarding exceptional contributions to team and company success.

• Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• RSP with company match.

Foran is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce as we move into our next phase of growth. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications and resumes. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, you must be legally able to work in Canada.

Considered as safety sensitive. Therefore, successful candidates who will be working at the Project Site will be required to pass a Pre-employment alcohol and drug test as part of their condition of employment.

Deadline for applications to be submitted is: January 28, 2025

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