General Manager, Mine Planning

5 hours ago

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Vale Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Manager, Mine Planning to join our Technical Services Department in Sudbury, Ontario. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing mine operations, including mine design, infrastructure/systems design, ground control, seismic risk management, ventilation, capital planning, and definition drilling.

Your expertise will be utilized to create business plans that play a critical role in disclosing Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves as per stock exchange regulations, develop Master Plans and Budget Plans, and formulate exploration plans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Accountable for Ontario Operations budget business planning, operational planning, and forecasts.
  • Accountable for Ontario Operations technical risks management, ensuring technical controls exist and are working as per internal and external standards.
  • Develop first principles models to support Ontario Operations budget defenses for production, headcount, fleet sizing, operating costs, and capital.
  • Support Ontario Operations with technical support to develop continuous improvement projects aiming safer and more productive operations, with a competitive cost structure.
  • Responsible for the safety and performance for the in-mine execution of technical support services staff in the areas of surveying, ventilation, rock mechanics, seismic monitoring, backfill, stope planning, and geology for all Ontario Mines and operate as technical risk control owner for major unwanted events such as seismic risks and water management as per in HIRA and Ontario regulation programs.
  • Ensure Ontario Operations compliance to long-term plans and budget plans, acting as a steward of strategy for operations.
  • Provide strategic direction to mining plants, continually finding ways to safely meet or exceed production commitments while working through mine plan disruptions and unforeseen plan interruptions.
  • Provide technical oversight to growth projects (FEL) to ensure owners technical assurance and report on monthly production and compliance to plans.
  • Ensure the capability of all direct report engineering and technical specialist staff meets the minimum expected performance level for Vale. Coach, mentor, develop the team, and oversee the Ontario MTS Engineer in Training program.
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong background in mine planning and operations. The ideal candidate will have:

  • An undergraduate degree in Engineering, preferably mining, or Geology.
  • P. Eng or P. Geo certification.
  • Knowledge of business planning cycles.
  • Mineral finance, EBITDA, simple and free cash flow, budget drivers, cutoff policies, underground mine design, mining engineering, scheduling, and a high level of understanding of underground mining activities.
  • Working experience with engineering planning software such as Deswik.
  • Working knowledge of mining standards, guidance documents, and Ontario Regulations.
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan.
  • Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (company-paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurances).
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental).
  • Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
  • Employee Family Assistance Program.
  • Virtual Healthcare online.
  • Online training and career development opportunities.
About Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy.

The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected, and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

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