Senior Mine Planner (Base Metal)

About Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd

Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd is a diversified industrial firm with over five decades of heritage, emphasizing sustainable and inclusive progress. It operates one of Maharashtra's oldest Direct Reduced Iron plants and has been a pioneer in the state's iron ore mining, contributing to significant regional development. The company maintains a performance-oriented culture driven by expansion and innovation in the mining and metals sectors, aiming to emerge as a leading global steel producer and fostering growth benefitting both the business and national economy.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Mine Planner specializing in base metal operations, based full-time on-site in Nagpur. The selected candidate will craft and regularly update mine plans spanning short to long term, ensuring these align with production goals, safety, and compliance standards. Key responsibilities include analyzing geological and geotechnical information, creating pit designs and scheduling, optimizing equipment allocation, and collaborating closely with operational, geological, and maintenance teams. The planner will produce technical reports, documentation, presentations, monitor operational adherence to plans, and suggest improvements for cost-efficiency and resource utilization aligned with company growth targets.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 10 years of robust experience in mine planning and designing, including pit optimization, sequencing, and production scheduling within base metal mining environments.
• Expertise in mine planning and modeling software such as Surpac, Datamine, MineSched, or equivalent tools, alongside proficiency in CAD software.
• Comprehensive understanding of geology, geotechnical concepts, and mineral resource and reserve estimation specifically for open-pit or underground base metal mines.
• Experienced in operational planning, equipment selection, and capacity modeling to meet safety and efficiency targets.
• Acquainted with Indian mining safety regulations, environmental compliance, and statutory obligations.
• Strong analytical mindset with keen numerical skills and problem-solving capability, ensuring data-driven decision-making and precision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration across diverse teams and clearly convey technical details.
• A bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related field is mandatory; additional advanced qualifications or certifications in mine planning are advantageous.
• Proven senior-level experience in base metal mining planning with a record of dependable mine plan delivery.
• Willingness to be based on-site in Nagpur and actively engage with field and plant operations.