Mining Engineer

Job Summary

• Oversee all mining activities including operations and maintenance with key focus on profitability and optimum utilisation of resources while ensuring the health and safety of mining staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, co-ordinate, and direct mining operations and maintenance of machinery.
• Evaluate efficiency of mining sites to determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used and make changes to work schedule or equipment when necessary.
• Oversee the technical mining aspects of the operations including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling and provide expertise as required.
• Identify performance optimization opportunities to enhance bottom line financial benefits.
• Monitor mining operational performance against budget and ensure that production quotas and procedures are met.
• Prepare mining production reports
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Senior

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering, Mining, or related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated operating experience in mining operations and maintenance practices.

Skills and Knowledges

• In-depth knowledge of mining operations, production, maintenance, process control and health and safety management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Commitment to implemented safety and environment regulations
• Good data gathering and analysis skills.
• Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
• Creativity and the ability to think out of the box