Mine Planning Solutions Consultant

About the RoleDatamine North America is seeking an experienced Mine Planning Solutions Consultant to join our North America team. This client-facing position combines mine planning expertise with consulting, software implementation, training, technical support, and pre-sales activities.
The consultant will support a broad range of open pit planning workflows across metals and stratigraphic deposits. The technical portfolio includes MineScape for commodities such as coal, mineral sands, potash, and phosphate, together with Studio NPVS+, Studio OP, Datamine Tactical Scheduler, Studio Survey, and Minemax solutions for optimization, design, scheduling, survey, and operational planning.
The successful candidate will bring practical mine planning experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate client requirements into effective technical workflows. Experience with Datamine products is preferred;
relevant experience with comparable mine planning systems will also be considered.
About DatamineThis role is part of Datamine North America, a division of Datamine and a global leader in mining technology solutions with operations across more than 20 countries. Datamine provides software covering the full mining value chain, helping thousands of customers improve productivity, safety, and sustainability.
Key ResponsibilitiesConsulting Implementation and Mine Planning
Lead consulting and implementation projects for open pit metals and stratigraphic deposit operations.
Deploy, configure, and support MineScape applications for stratigraphic modeling, mine design, scheduling, and operational planning.
Adapt software and workflows to client requirements in coal, mineral sands, potash, phosphate, and metals operations.
Apply Studio NPVS+ to strategic open pit planning, pit optimization, scheduling, and scenario analysis.
Use Studio OP for medium- and short-term pit design, waste dump scheduling, haulage optimization, and blending.
Apply Datamine Tactical Scheduler, Studio Survey, Minemax, and other planning tools as required by client engagements.
Conduct or support due diligence reviews, life-of-mine plans, trade-off studies, and proof-of-concept models.
Integrate geological models, survey data, mine designs, schedules, and operational plans into practical planning workflows.
Training Client Success and Support
Deliver onsite and remote training, workshops, and mentoring for engineers, planners, surveyors, and operations personnel.
Develop tailored learning materials and practical exercises that support successful software adoption.
Guide users through workflows for stratigraphic modeling, pit optimization, mine design, scheduling, haulage, blending, survey integration, and operational planning.
Troubleshoot technical and workflow issues and provide responsive, practical recommendations based on mine planning best practices.
Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities to improve workflows, expand solution use, and strengthen long-term value.
Pre Sales and Product Collaboration
Support the sales team through technical product demonstrations, presentations, discovery sessions, and responses to client questions.
Develop proof-of-concept models and tailored workflows that demonstrate how Datamine solutions address client requirements.
Collaborate with product, support, and research and development teams, providing client feedback that improves functionality and user experience.
Maintain awareness of related industry software, including Deswik, Maptek, Hexagon, Micromine, Surpac, Minex, and Carlson, to support client advisory and solution positioning.
Develop working knowledge across the wider Datamine planning portfolio to support multidisciplinary client engagements.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Mining Engineering from a recognized university.
At least three years of relevant professional experience in a mining company, mining consultancy, or mining software organization.
Hands-on open pit mine planning experience in metals or stratigraphic deposits;
experience across both areas is an advantage.
Practical experience with mine planning software used for geological modeling, optimization, design, scheduling, haulage, blending, or survey workflows.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to convert technical requirements into practical solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, training, and client engagement skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with regional and global teams.
Preferred Skills
Experience with MineScape, Studio NPVS+, Studio OP, Datamine Tactical Scheduler, Studio Survey, or Minemax.
Experience in stratigraphic deposit planning for coal, mineral sands, potash, or phosphate operations.
Expertise in pit optimization, pushback design, mine scheduling, haulage optimization, blending, and scenario analysis.
Experience completing or supporting feasibility studies, life-of-mine plans, due diligence reviews, or trade-off studies.
Familiarity with CAD-based mine planning systems and the integration of geological, survey, and operational data.
Knowledge of mining disclosure and reporting frameworks such as NI 43-101, JORC, and S-K 1300.
Proven ability to deliver software training and support organizational adoption of new technology and workflows.
Location Work Authorization and Travel
Location: Canada or USA
Work authorization: Must already have the legal right to work in Canada or USA.
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel within North America for client engagements, training, and project delivery.
Compensation and BenefitsDatamine North America offers a competitive compensation package aligned with the mining software market. Employees also benefit from:
Comprehensive health and dental coverage.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Opportunities to collaborate with mining professionals and clients across North America and globally.
Why Join Datamine
Work with leading mine planning technologies used across diverse commodities and operations.
Help clients improve strategic, tactical, and operational mine planning workflows.
Contribute directly to customer success and the continuing development of Datamine solutions.
Join an experienced international team with a strong North American presence.
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