Mine Planning Engineer (Short-Term)

Hellas Gold Single Member S.A. is a mining company for gold, silver, lead, and zinc, headquartered in Athens. Since 2004, it has been responsibly and safely developing and operating the Kassandra Mines in NE Halkidiki under the strictest environmental terms. The Kassandra Mines consist of three mining projects: the Stratoni-Mavres Petres Mine, the Olympias Mine, and the Skouries Project. Continuing a 25-century mining history, Hellas Gold invests in the sustainable development of the Kassandra Mines, boosting economic growth and contributing to the prosperity of the local community with investments exceeding $3 billion, employing over 2,000 workers, actively supporting local suppliers, and making significant investments in local community support initiatives and projects. Since 2012, it operates as a subsidiary of Eldorado Gold Corporation, a Canadian mining company with over 30 years experience in the exploration, development, and operation of mines worldwide.

We live our values in pursuit of our purpose: to find a better way to do things. We aim to break new ground in all that we do. We do this by creating a positive impact today, and for future generations, through our commitment to operating safely, sustainably, and profitably.

The company offers the opportunity to those who wish to express interest in the position of Mine Planning Engineer (Short-Term) | Μηχανικός Σχεδιασμού Μεταλλείου (Short-term) for its premises in Chalkidiki. The position will report to the Senior Mine Operations Engineer (Short Term Planning) of the Underground Production department, based in Olympias.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop weekly tactical plans, communicate mine schedules and plans to all stakeholders, and ensure their execution.
• Liaise with geology, mine operations, mine maintenance, mine electricians, and other technical services groups to achieve the tactical plan targets.
• Update and maintain the 3D CAD model of weekly plans, designs, and service requirements.
• Develop detailed short-term layouts, including the required infrastructure based on mid-term plans.
• Create detailed, activity-based weekly plans for issuance to dispatch operations.
• Ensure daily and shift planning align with the weekly plan and that support activities are scheduled accordingly.
• Develop and maintain a database for key services, including water management and electrical distribution systems.
• Maintain the weekly action log, follow up on outstanding actions, and integrate them into the weekly plans.
• Optimize production through mine designs and production scheduling.
• Reconcile plan compliance and stope performance.
• Analyze performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Provide operational and technical support through the development, design, and implementation of mine plans and schedules.
• Identify new or alternative ideas and concepts to improve business performance.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects as required by the senior mine operations team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• A postgraduate degree would be considered an asset.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience in the Mining Industry.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• General knowledge of mine planning packages.
• Proficient computer knowledge of Microsoft, Deswik and Autodesk.
• Excellent command of English and Greek (both verbal & written).
• Open to potential future availability for shift work.
• Strong commitment to safe practices.

Our company offers a competitive remuneration package that includes an attractive combination of basic salary and benefits, as well as opportunities for development in a challenging work environment.

Inclusion and Diversity

Hellas Gold is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

If you are looking for a global and dynamic environment, please send us your CV.