Engineer: Mining (m/f)

Duties

• To coordinate, monitor, optimize and research safe, efficient mining processes (plan and design) in order to achieve mine production targets for continuous improvement in mining and processing efficiencies
• Key Performance Areas:
• Provide input, monitor and review mining (Drill & Blast and Load & Haul and Mine Planning) procedures/standards and adherence thereof
• Provide input into the mining budget
• Ensure that all technical processes are performed in compliance with the approved standards
• Complete short-term mine plans and technical plans and ensure compliance. Develop and initiate continuous improvement projects and techniques to achieve mining productivity and efficiencies
• Maintain/monitor/perform Fleet Management systems health & data integrity to ensure systems continuity
• Ensure all Technical plans (Drilling & Loading) are signed off (undergone QAQC) and uploaded on Fleet Management systems
• Conduct high wall inspections with Geo technical and spearhead rectifications of all concerns raised
• Analyze mining processes (Drill & Blast and Load & Haul and Mine Planning) results and prepare relevant reports
• Use Fleet Management applications, production reports and data analysis to proactively monitor operational performance and identify mitigating/improvement actions
• Provide timely guidance to the department on safe mine planning and operational issues, including mining perimeter layout and activities sequencing
• Continuously improve performance by implementing best practice standards to ensure safety and quality are maintained in the work areas covered at all times

Requisites

• BSc / B. Tech degree in Mining Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in open pit mining environment
• Open Pit Blasting Certificate will be an advantage
• Registration with Engineering Council of Namibia will be an advantage
• Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted