Operations Planning Engineer (Fixed-Term Contract)

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Job Summary: Responsible for designing, controlling, and reconciling mine planning programs to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations. Key Highlights: 1. Design and control of mine planning programs. 2. Coordination with various departments for integrated mining plans. 3. Identification and evaluation of continuous improvements for optimized plans. Company Description Anglo American is a world-leading mining company. Our products are the essential ingredients in nearly every aspect of modern life. Our competitive portfolio of world-class operating assets and undeveloped resources provides the metals and minerals that enable a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable world, meeting the growing consumption demands of both developed and developing economies worldwide. We apply innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources; extract, process, transport, and market our products to customers globally—safely, responsibly, and sustainably. As a responsible mining company, we work alongside our business partners and diverse stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value our products represent—for our shareholders, communities, and the countries where we operate, as well as for society at large. Anglo American is re\-imagining mining to improve people's lives. Job Description **Administrative Shift Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off, Los Bronces.** **Fixed-term contract: 1 year.** **Purpose:** Responsible for designing, controlling, and reconciling mine planning programs across various unit processes within LB Operations, ensuring compliance with the current plan and that operations proceed safely, efficiently, profitably, and in accordance with technical, environmental, and legal standards. **Key Responsibilities:** * Prepare volumetric and spatial reconciliation reports for mine extraction, stockpiles, and dumps, comparing block models and mining sequences to analyze gaps and identify risks. * Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine production plans (e.g., weekly, monthly, quarterly), focusing on fleet estimation, mine development, identification of enablers, infrastructure, and projects. * Coordinate with various departments—including mine operations, mine maintenance, geomechanics, geology, geometallurgy, and IROC—to develop an integrated mine plan. * Identify risks associated with LB Operations planning activities, reviewing corresponding control measures in line with operational safety and quality standards. * Estimate fleets for C\&T, P\&T, services, or other requirements to meet current mine plans. * Make daily decisions regarding mine priorities jointly with the operations team. * Continuously identify and evaluate improvement options for developing optimized mine plans. * Ability to perform sensitivity analysis on mine plans. Requirements **Education:** * Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Civil Engineering (Mining specialization). **Experience:** Minimum 3 years of experience in open-pit mining operations and short- to medium-term mine planning. * **Technical Knowledge:** * Proficiency in mine planning, design, and reconciliation software (e.g., Minesight, Vulcan, Delta, Deswik, etc.). * Knowledge of equipment calculation and fleet sizing. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. * **Other Requirements:** * Medical fitness for high-altitude geographical work. * Residence **:** Región Metropolitana * Advanced written and spoken English (desirable) Additional Information At Anglo American, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where all colleagues are valued and respected for who they are, and where everyone has the opportunity to realize their full potential. Our key enablers are: * Inclusive leaders who value diversity and the unique contributions of each colleague. * A flexible, integrated, and supportive workplace. * Colleagues who feel valued and respected, and safe bringing their whole selves to work. * A safe, effective, and enabling environment for all our stakeholders. Therefore, all our vacancies are open to anyone who meets the job description. We are an inclusive employer and want you to be part of our team. Diversity in gender, LGBT\+, age, culture/religion, ethnicity, or disability status (Law 21\.015\) is welcome.