Senior Engineer - Mine Planning

Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation (KUCC), a world-class mining and mineral processing company, in Salt Lake City, Utah is searching for a Senior Mine Planning Engineer at its Bingham Canyon Mine.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the economic optimization of Kennecott Utah Copper's Open-Pit mining activities by developing long-range (quarterly, annual, and life-of-mine) plans.
• Communicate long term plan to Upper Management and Engineering Groups.
• Development of mine planning tools.
• Lead the Short Term Planners in the implementation of the long term mine plan.
• Perform option and sensitivity analysis of mine plans.
• Develop and maintain mine designs in conjunction with the Geologic Services and Resource Development Groups.
• Continuously improve the value and accuracy of the planning process.
• Incorporate power, drainage, roads and other mine infrastructure into the long term plans.
• Continue to optimize dump and closure plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Drive Zero Harm Safety Culture. Ensure compliance with KUC safety, health and environmental standards and procedures.
• B. S. Degree in Mining Engineering or a related degree and a minimum of 8 years experience, or a M. S. Degree and a minimum of 5 years related experience required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• The ability to effectively use mine planning software, specifically Mintec's MineSight, and Microsoft Office is required with Whittle experience preferred.
• Use of team skills in participative problem solving, project implementation and continuous improvement is essential.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of financial accounting is preferred, NPV analysis.

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Senior Engineer - Mine Planning