Senior UG Planning Engineer

Senior Underground Planning Engineer The Company Our client operates as a globally diversified gold mining organization with a broad portfolio of high-quality assets, projects, and exploration ventures across various countries and continents. The company strategically pursues opportunities in complementary minerals where it can capitalize on its established assets, equity interests, and extensive technical and managerial capabilities. Applications are invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals. The Role The Key ResponsibilitiesProvides technical leadership for underground production planning, drill & blast engineering, and life-of-mine (LOM) ventilation modelling. This role translates long-range strategy into executable mid- and short-term schedules while driving cost optimization and strict safety compliance.The RequirementsProduction Scheduling: Develop 3-month, quarterly, and annual production schedules using Deswik, integrating backfill, equipment, and geotechnical constraints.Drill & Blast Optimization: Design precise drill patterns, charging plans, and firing sequences to meet fragmentation targets and minimize dilution.Ventilation Engineering: Maintain and update LOM ventilation models using VentSim to control airflow, dust, and diesel particulate matter (DPM).Compliance & Performance: Monitor variance in tons, grade, and cycle-time; embed risk-based critical controls into designs to prevent high-potential incidents (HPIs).Team Leadership: Coach junior mining engineers, manage specialized software licensing, and present decision-ready dashboards to underground leadership. Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)Medical fitness certificate for underground work, underground driving authorizationBlasting/Explosives Handling certificatesMine Ventilation Certificate (required)6–8 years in underground mining operations, specifically focusing on longhole open stoping, mid-term planning, and cross-functional coordination.Advanced proficiency in Deswik, VentSim, and data analytics (Excel/Power BI). Skills & Personal AttributesAnalytical thinking & problem-solvingSafety mindset & risk ownershipCommunication & technical reportingCollaboration & stakeholder managementInfluence & technical leadershipAdaptability & execution focus The RewardsBased in Egypt, this position offers a permanent contract with a competitive remuneration package.