Engineer: Mining

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

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 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 Fleet Management systems health & data integrity to ensure systems continuity.
• Ensure all Technical plans are signed off and uploaded on the Fleet Management systems.
• Conduct high wall inspections with Geo technical team and spearhead modifications of all concerns raised.
• Analyze mining process 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.

Requirements and experience:

• Grade 12or current NSSCO with 20 points over 5 subjects.
• 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 Drivers License.