Shaft Sinking Planner X 1 REF:IVP-SSP-2501 at Ivanhoe Mines

Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• BSc/BEng in Mining Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Proficiency in mine design and scheduling software (e.g., Deswik, AutoCAD)
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Blasting Certificate advantageous
• ECSA registration preferred but not mandatory
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of shaft sinking methodologies and lining processes
• Understanding of mine planning and scheduling principles
• Familiarity with relevant mining legislation and safety requirements

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience: 

• Minimum 5 years’ mine planning experience, including shaft sinking or major underground infrastructure projects
• Experience in developing and managing project schedules

Your successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Ensure all plans comply with Mine Health and Safety Act and incorporate safe working practices
• Develop short- and medium-term shaft sinking and lining schedules
• Use mine design software to prepare practical and efficient plans
• Liaise with shaft sinking, engineering, survey, and geology teams to integrate planning requirements
• Track actual progress against plans, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions
• Produce progress reports for management and identify process improvement opportunities