Mining & Resources
Mine Planner — Global Hiring Overview
Mine Planners build short-term and long-term mine plans — scheduling, sequencing, and reserve depletion strategies for open-pit and underground operations.
Median Salary
$122k
$87.8k – $173k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+11%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for mine planners in the global energy market is robust. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 11% year-on-year increase in Mine Planner mandates, driven by battery mineral demand, base metals expansion, and the energy transition's appetite for copper, nickel, lithium, and cobalt.
Salary Trend
Mine Planner compensation typically falls between $87.8k and $173k, with experienced mine planners in the global energy market commanding $173k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Mine Planners typically progress to Mining Engineer, Geologist roles, or into mine manager, operations director, and head of technical services tracks at miners and consultancies across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Build short and long-term mine plans
- •Run scheduling and reserve depletion
- •Coordinate with operations and geology
- •Optimise cut-off grades and cash flow
Qualifications
- •BSc mining / geology engineering
- •Datamine / Vulcan / Deswik experience
- •5+ years mine planning
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Mine Planner jobs by city
Mine Planner jobs in Houston
3.8K openings · $144k
Mine Planner jobs in Dallas
2.8K openings · $139k
Mine Planner jobs in Midland
2.9K openings · $134k
Mine Planner jobs in Denver
2.3K openings · $144k
Mine Planner jobs in Pittsburgh
2.2K openings · $128k
Mine Planner jobs in New Orleans
2.3K openings · $122k
Mine Planner jobs in Bakersfield
2.2K openings · $128k
Mine Planner jobs in Calgary
3.3K openings · $144k
Mine Planner jobs in Edmonton
2.6K openings · $137k
Mine Planner salary insights
Mine Planner salary in Houston
$144k
Mine Planner salary in Dallas
$139k
Mine Planner salary in Midland
$134k
Mine Planner salary in Denver
$144k
Mine Planner salary in Pittsburgh
$128k
Mine Planner salary in New Orleans
$122k
Mine Planner salary in Bakersfield
$128k
Mine Planner salary in Calgary
$144k
Mine Planner salary in Edmonton
$137k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Mine Planners
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Mine Planners
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Mine Planners
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Mine Planners
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Mine Planners
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Mine Planners
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Mine Planners
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Mine Planners
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Mine Planners
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Mine Planner in the global energy market is around $122k, typically ranging from $87.8k to $173k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.