Key Accountabilities
•    Systems
o    Develop the underground mine planning systems and procedures according to industry best practices
o    Ensure all technical documentation, templates, reports, guidelines are clear and accurate.
•    Strategic Planning
o    Prepare and update Life of Mine (LOM) plans and annual budgets. Optimize stope designs and development sequences based on geological and geotechnical inputs.
o    Lead underground project studies to support operational growth and efficiency.
o    Develop, review, and optimize life-of-mine plans in line with business objectives.
o    Manage budgeting and cost modelling to ensure financial targets and operational efficiency.
•    Detailed design and execution
o    Create detailed designs for mining areas with associated documentation (area notes, stope notes etc.), inclusive of all required mine infrastructure such as dewatering, ventilation, electrical, and backfill.
o    Create executable plans and work instructions for underground operation, ensuring that mining operations are not delayed.
o    Conduct project due diligence, identifying risks, opportunities, and regulatory compliance requirements.
o    Plan and manage project timelines, resources, and milestones within budget and operational constraints.
•    Operational Scheduling
o    Develop detailed weekly, monthly, quarterly schedules for underground mining and infrastructure activities
o    Coordinate with production and all technical services functions to ensure schedules are robust and achievable.
•    Safety & Compliance
o    Live the Maaden values and promote a safety-first culture
o    Conduct ventilation surveys, issue ventilation instructions and maintain the underground primary ventilation model
o    Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies 
o    Conduct regular audits and risk assessments
•    Performance Monitoring
o    Track actual versus planned performance; analyze KPIs and recommend corrective actions to meet production and cost targets.

•    Continuous Improvement
o    Implement best practices and new technologies in mine planning and scheduling.
o    Drive innovation in mining methods, technology adoption, and process optimization.
o    Devise initiatives to reduce operational costs and enhance productivity.
•    Leadership & Mentoring
o    Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical and professional development.
•    Support
o    Provide technical support to operations, ensuring alignment with production goals and standards.
o    Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management.
o    Any other duties as required to achieve operational goals.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications: 
-     Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field. 
Minimum Experience:
-     Minimum 5 years of experience in underground mining operations, inclusive of underground hands-on practical experience at least 3 years of underground mine planning experience. 
Ma’aden High Performance Competencies:
-     Strong knowledge of mine planning, ground control, ventilation systems, and safety regulations.
-     Proven ability to work in a systemized manner and establish procedures, guidelines and detailed technical documentation.
-     Working experience for an underground mining contractor is highly desirable
Skills:
-     Strong knowledge of underground mining methods, techniques, and equipment, with experience in longhole open stoping and paste filling.
-     Proficiency in mine planning, design, and optimization software, especially Deswik and Ventsim, to develop and analyze mine designs, infrastructure designs, and production schedules on a short-, mid- and long-term timeframe.
-     Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-     Proficiency in cost modelling and cost estimation, in Excel and Xeras