Job Description

Mine Planning & Scheduling Engineer

Vancouver, BC OR Calgary, AB

(Hybrid Schedule)

Introduction

Our client is a leading mining organization with a strong focus on safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. They are seeking an experienced Mine Planning & Scheduling Engineer to join their team. This role will play a critical part in aligning production goals, optimizing mine and maintenance schedules, and supporting capital project delivery.

Responsibilities

Mine Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage mine plans (daily, weekly, monthly, annual, LOM – Life of Mine).
• Coordinate short-term and long-term mine scheduling with engineers, geologists, and operations teams.
• Ensure production targets align with mine design, reserves, and business objectives.

Maintenance Scheduling

• Plan and schedule maintenance activities for heavy mining equipment (haul trucks, drills, shovels) and processing plants.
• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and SAP for scheduling and tracking.

Project Planning

• Support capital projects (new developments, infrastructure) by creating integrated project schedules.
• Track milestones, monitor critical paths, and manage resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery.

Resource Coordination

• Coordinate labor, equipment, and material requirements for scheduled activities.
• Interface with procurement, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure execution readiness.

Reporting & Optimization

• Monitor KPIs including equipment availability, utilization, and production vs. plan.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Provide accurate reports and insights to operations and senior management.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of related experience in mining operations, mine planning, or scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of mining operations and equipment.
• Demonstrated execution experience in mining projects (highly preferred).
• Proficiency with scheduling and project control tools including:
• Primavera P6 (complex project scheduling)
• Microsoft Project
• EcoSys (Hexagon PPM), SDx, SMAT
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Proven ability in problem-solving, risk mitigation, and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.

What We Offer

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About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 45 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.

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