Company:
Trafigura Myra Falls Mine Ltd
Details:
Senior Mine Planner
Trafigura Group has an immediate need for a qualified Senior Mine Planner at its Myra Falls Mine on
Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Myra Falls Mine is an underground mine operation located 90 km
southwest of Campbell River, BC in the picturesque surroundings of Strathcona Provincial Park.
Surrounded by mountains and lakes, the trip to the mine has some of the world’s most impressive views.
This position has a flexible rotation which allows the candidate to work from home and come to site
once a month for few days (to be agreed upon with the candidate). Transportation and
accommodation will be provided. If you like to work with people in a working environment to deliver
results, and you enjoy the lifestyle of Vancouver Island’s coastal life, this could be your opportunity.
Make Myra Falls Mine your next career choice!
Description:
This position will manage and lead the planning team in the development of the mining plans and to
develop the mid to long range plans. This position will report to the Technical services and Mine Manager
and is responsible for ensuring the following:
• Compliance with Myra Falls Mine HSEC policies
• Leading and managing the mine planners in developing the weekly and 3 months plan.
• Developing and maintaining standards operating procedures for the operations.
• Developing the mine forecast every quarter, budget every year and Life of mine plans
• Coaching and mentoring the mine planners in the development of the mining plans
Myra Falls offers a competitive wage, comprehensive benefit package, Pension, RRSP and GIA Myra
Falls offers a competitive wage, comprehensive benefit package, Pension, RRSP and GIA contributions
for retirement planning.
Qualifications & Experience:
• This position requires a degree in Mining engineering from a recognized institution.
• A qualification of professional engineering in Canada will be an asset
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in underground mining is required
• At least 3 years in mine planning (mine design and mine schedule) using Deswik CAD/Sched
• Experience in budgeting process and Life of mine planning
• Experience in resource and reserve estimations