Principal Mining Engineer

SUMMARY:
Provide technical mining engineering support and expertise in a multi-disciplinary team to the Copper operations in Africa.

POSITION INFO:

Principal Mining Engineer

Based in Johannesburg and to travel into Africa as and when required

Must be a South African Citizen

Work Experience:

•            10+ years of experience in the mining industry, with at least 5 of those years in relevant site-based roles

•            Copper and/or another base metal experience required

•            Experience working with geological block models and/or pit optimisation required

•            Advanced mining software skills, preferably within a range of software including Deswik

•            Prior experience in managing and leading diverse technical teams, preferably in Africa would be highly regarded

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering postgraduate degree would be favourable

As a key member of the Copper Technical Services Team, you will provide technical mining engineering support and expertise in a multi-disciplinary team to the Copper operations in Africa.

Competencies:

•            Detail orientated

•            Excellent communication skills

•            High level of proficiency in writing technical reports

•            Team player

•            Self-motivated

•            Ability to work under pressure

•            Delivery and service orientated

•            Ability to influence people across all levels of the business

•            Extensive travelling to Africa important

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

•            Lead the development of life of mine designs and schedules for our African operations.

•            Assist in the delivery of optimisation projects on site.

•            Guide the implementation of technical standards and systems regionally and at operating sites.

•            Provide support in technical evaluation and due diligence reviews.

•            Leading and mentoring the mining engineers in our operations and regional hub.

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