Technical Mine Planning Consultant

About the Role

RPMGlobal is seeking an experienced mine planning professional to support its expanding global client base. This role will work closely with experts in mine scheduling and design to deliver the world’s leading software solutions.

The Mining Consultant will assist clients with the implementation of RPM software with a particular focus on the mine planning solutions. This role works as part of the global consulting group in order to deliver mine scheduling software implementation projects. This role will use a working knowledge of mining engineering, mine design, planning, simulation, and scheduling to implement business software solutions to the satisfaction of RPM clients.

This is a permanent, full-time role based out of RPM's African operations. Regular domestic and international travel is a requirement of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Scope, implement, and configure RPM Software for clients with a focus on the RPM mine planning products.
• Provide training, support, and client liaison for existing clients.
• Assist with the provision of general software consulting services as required.
• Identify new clients for RPM.
• Maintain a high level of customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Assist the RPM business development team in promoting the use of RPM software to potential clients.
• Provide input into the future direction of RPM software products and consulting services.

About You

• Primary experience in mine planning with a minimum of 3-5 years operational planning experience.
• Formal engineering degree obtained at a recognised University or equivalent.
• A working knowledge of mine design, planning and scheduling techniques.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong relationship building and management skills in complex business environments.
• Ability to travel globally, regularly.
• Legally entitled to work in Africa.

Highly Regarded Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive knowledge of mine planning/scheduling and design packages available in the market.
• Site based experience in the planning space.
• Experience in software and implementation consulting.
• Understanding of operational data systems used on site, including Fleet Management, Drill and Blast and other data capture systems.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and contributing to capturing, analysing and providing guidance around on-site operational data.

About RPM

RPMGlobal is the mining industry’s leading enterprise technology and training provider and has been at the forefront of change and innovation in the mining industry for over 50 years.​​

We advance the mining industry towards a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable future through the delivery of innovative software solutions and deep domain mining expertise. Guided by our underlying principles of mining expertise, innovation, and sustainability, we strive to create safer and more efficient operations for our mining customers.

Our focus on providing advanced mining enterprise technology and training across the mining lifecycle enables us to guide customers through the industry's current and emerging challenges worldwide. This includes helping them meet the shift in social norms and consumer and investor ESG-related expectations.

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