United Arab Emirates
Mining Engineer with over 13 years of experience in open-pit mine planning and operations, specializing in drill and blast techniques. Proven expertise in short- and long-term mine planning, production scheduling, and forecasting. Holder of a UAE Blasting License issued by the Ministry of Interior. Adept in using advanced mine planning software, particularly the DESWIK suite, to optimize operational efficiency and safety. Key Skills: -Mine Planning & Scheduling: Long-term and short-term planning, production forecasting, and optimization. -Drill & Blast Operations: Extensive hands-on experience in designing and executing efficient and safe blasting operations. Software Proficiency: DESWIK CAD – Detailed mine design and layout DESWIK SCHED & IS – Integrated scheduling and scenario analysis DESWIK OPSTS – Open pit strategic planning and optimization Regulatory Compliance: Licensed Blaster (UAE – Ministry of Interior)
• Provision of short-term mining plans for the operation of the mine. • Ensure that mine planning is aligned with the capability of the mining operations teams by continuous engagement and mine visits. • Develop mine planning for short-term mining activities, including forecasting, budgeting and life of my -Provision of short-term mining plans for the operation of the mine. • -Ensure that mine planning is aligned with the capability of the mining operations teams by continuous engagement and mine visits. • Develop mine planning for short-term mining activities, including forecasting, budgeting and life of mine plans. • Develop mine optimisation scenarios and work with mine operations on a daily basis. • Work with the long-term mine planner in the development and management of the process of ore reserve estimating, based on updated resource estimates. • Co-ordinate technical services and mine operations in regular meetings to ensure that short-term mining plans are being achieved and apply changes, as required. • Utilise planning and scheduling software for optimization of mining planning • Develop mine optimisation scenarios and work with mine operations on a daily basis. • Work with the long-term mine planner in the development and management of the process of ore reserve estimating, based on updated resource estimates. • Co-ordinate technical services and mine operations in regular meetings to ensure that short-term mining plans are being achieved and apply changes, as required. • Utilise planning and scheduling software for optimization of mining planning.
• Execute short term scheduling to achieve the targeted face movement • Design drill patterns, load plans and Tie-ins • Design heritage patterns in accordance with Blast Management Plan guidelines • Develop and present daily drill & blast PLOD • Review of QAQC of drill holes and stem heights for heritage patterns • Develop & present 2 - week drill & blast schedule in line with QP targets • Present weekly review of drill targets Vs actuals • Investigation & analysis of incidents related to drill & blast operation • Reporting of EOM Drill & Blast physicals • Forecasting of drill & blast consumables • Liaise with weekly planners, geologist, surveyors & supervisors on a daily basis • Regularly monitor pit progression to identify areas of improvement • Preparation of bench plans in accordance with Quarterly plan • Safety Inspections and risk assessments
• Execute short term scheduling to achieve targeted face movement • load & haul fleet planning and scheduling • Adopting positive and proactive approach to safety • Design traffic management plan as per site standards • Compilation and presentation of weekly production schedule • Reconciliation of weekly production targets vs actuals • Provide continuous input and feedback to optimize quarterly plans • Preparation of Progressive Monthly Claims • Developed Wet weather management plan • Safety Inspections and risk assessments • Liaise with Mine Superintendents regarding any production issues • Coordinated with different stakeholders and achieve targeted outputs • Managing contractor to meet daily production targets • Training and mentoring of junior mining engineers
• Developed and presented weekly production plan for mine operations • Prepared and presented conformance to plan • Co-ordinated with different stakeholders to achieve targets • Liaised with Medium term planning team • Involved in haul road design, dump design and management • Involved in correlating daily production statistics with budget and forecast • Liaised with production team to highlight critical issues and mitigation measures
• Prospecting the virgin areas and submitting the engineering studies (scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility) with the help of Map info & discover mining software • Extensive study and report writing on the viability of offered new projects (greenfield, retrofit and upgrade projects in the mining industry) • Mine planning and scheduling.
- Developed Drill & Blast designs in conformance with the Company’s Drill and Blast Management Plan - Designed drill patterns, prepared charge plans and tie-ins for blast patterns - Compiled weekly and monthly Drill and Blast performance report - Prepared Drill and Blast Schedule in accordance with the Short Term Plan - Liaised with short term planners for development of monthly plans - Ensured the drill holes conform to design parameters by conducting QA of drill holes - Verified the Weekly Magazine stock with the Short-firers - Recorded and maintained the Drill consumables - Forecast-ed Drill and Blast consumable requirement