Mine Planning Optimization Consultant - Jobs in Saint-Laurent, QC

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Mine Planning Optimization ConsultantJoin a team that is immersed in a high-tech and very dynamic environment where projects and workdays are never the same. We are specialists in data analysis and innovators in digital transformation. We are modelers, AI and machine learning assistants. For 20 years, weve loved telling the story of how data makes businesses smarter, and we all share an obsession with customer experience and a passion for changing the status quo.KPI Digital is looking for a Mine Planning Optimization Consultant with focus on long-term mine planning, with proven knowledge in optimization (operations research) and programming (C++/Python).ObjectivesActively participate in the technical consulting, support and training a software application for the mining industry in contribute to the development and global commercialization lifecycle of this application.Responsibilities

• Prioritize responsibilities related to the launch of commercial ready software within 12mo.

• Collaborate with Product Owner & Solution Architect to drive effective, timely solutions to fulfill both strategic and operational needs
• High-level and daily resources requirements (w/ PM)
• Enhance software based on 3yr plan
• Support software dev, and data scientists on data initiatives to ensure optimal delivery while supporting scaling app

• Work cross-functionally with stakeholders to identify and orchestrate to meet the demands of the enterprise
• Consulting and Technical support including actively assisting users with online and on-site training as relevant to your role

• Be responsible for the following Mine Planning Optimization/Operations Research tasks alongside the business, software dev and optimization team members:

• Provide mining engineering expertise, software onboarding, and ROI/CBA calculation consulting services to clients
• Participate in the forecasting of strategic mine planning, design and production scheduling for open pit mining operations-serving as a stochastic mine planning expert/Operations Research SME

• Deliver technical support, presentation and product demonstrations
• Provide online and on-site training on the principles of stochastic mine planning and on the functionalities and use of the software
• Based on clients’ feedback and the competitive landscape, work alongside the solution architect, and the development team towards:

• The continued modeling and integration of other components affecting the long-term mine planning and enhancement of the software solution
• Recommendations for continued improvement of the user interface, inputs from external software tools, dashboards and BI reporting

• Provide pre- and post- sales support for clients to ensure successful roll out of the software solution
• Contribute to meeting annual revenue targets through consultant billings
• Maintain up to date general knowledge of competitive mine planning software market

• Work alongside the solution architect, UI/UX, copyeditor, and sales to develop/determine:
• User, and technical documentation (input)

• Training scope, material (drive alongside Solution Architect)
• Sales documentation, brochures, white papers, case studies, etc (drive)

As we are a consulting firm, from time to time you may be called on to support other clients/projects as needed.Unique Project Tasks and Competencies

• Experience with industrial software apps that allow running, visualizing, reporting, and comparing different scenarios
• Experience implementing optimization models and solvers (Ops Research): metaheuristics solvers and CPLEX
• Experience implementing methods/algorithms created by the data science/optimization team: Monte Carlo simulations, heuristics, metaheuristics, ML, reinforcement learning etc
• Excellent knowledge in multi-thread and parallel programming

Competencies and Profile

• Bachelor’s, Masters, or Ph.D. degree in mining engineering
• 3+yrs experience in long-term mine planning with experience in long-term open-pit mine planning, design, and production forecasting workflow.
• Experience with Simultaneous Stochastic models
• Experience in O.R optimization models, cashflow modeling techniques, and operational cost structure applied to mine planning

• Knowledge of standard mine planning software (Whittle, Deswik, Maptek, Datamine, Micromine, Hexagon, Minemax, SIMO etc)
• Knowledge of geostatistical orebody modeling workflows:

• Geostatistical simulation and estimation methods
• Any industry standard software apps (Studio RM, Vulcan, Surpac, SGeMS, Isatis, LeapFrog, Snowden etc)

• Programming skills: CPLEX, C++, C, and Python

• Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI
• Qualified and comfortable with working with very large data sets
• Client oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bilingual: Fluent in English, French
• Virtual: although Montreal based is an asset

Benefits

• Visit www.kpidigital.com
• The opportunity to explore and put into practice cutting edge technology on a regular basis
• Competitive merit-based compensation and bonus packages that rapidly reward passionate and driven team members
• Casual and remote work for the security of our employees
• Free use of gym, full kitchen with snacks, treats, espresso, and parking at office

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