Compass Minerals

Principal Mine Planning Engineer

Compass Minerals

Cote Blanche, LAFull timePosted Apr 17, 2026

Job description

The Principal Mine Planning Engineer is the senior technical authority for underground mine planning, responsible for the integrity, optimization, and execution-readiness of short-term, mid‑range, and life‑of‑mine plans.

This role provides strategic and operational leadership for a large underground mining operation, ensuring mine plans are safe, practical, compliant, and aligned with production, safety, and business objectives. The position leads multidisciplinary planning teams, integrates technical disciplines, and serves as the primary interface between strategic planning and day‑to‑day execution.