Central Africa
Short description:
Prepares the Short Term Mining Plan for the mining operations, ensuring that production targets are met within budget whilst achieving the objectives of a zero accident workplace. Reporting to Chief Mine Planning Engineer.
Job description:
¦To work under the direction of the Chief Mine Planning Engineer.
¦Prepare Daily, Weekly and Monthly Mining Plan, specifying Load & Haul and Drill & Blast volumes by pit location and RL.
¦Assist in the design of drill patterns and calculate powder factors and related costs, optimising the relation between fragmentation and drill and blast costs.
¦Assist with the preparation of the Daily, Weekly and Monthly operation plan.
¦Liaise with the Contractor on all contractual issues in areas of responsibility.
¦Attend daily site production meetings and weekly planning meetings with the Contractor.
¦Assist in the preparation and submission of Mine daily Report to the mine Manager.
¦Undertake reelvant technical assignments to resolve technical issues as they arrise in relevant field of work, improving productivity and providing cost savings to the operations.
¦Establish and meet time-lines at all times.
¦Compliance with all statutory regulations and procedures.
¦Compliance with all the Company's Policies and Procedures.
¦Backup all database files.
¦Develop and design all monthly planning database sheets and make them available to the user(s).
¦Upware reporting as required.
Scope:
Promotional Opportunities : Long Term Planning Engineer, Mining Engineer
Qualification:
Must have a formal tertiary qualification in Mining or related discipline.
Experience:
A minimum of 1 year experience in open pit mining operations. good understanding of mining processes. Have a drivers license.
Candidate profile:
Active and healthy.
Professional presentation and able to promote a good image for the Company.
Be prepared to work outside normal working hours.
Position profile:
¦Knowledge of selective open pit mining techniques and the equipment employed.
¦Knowledge of Mining and Explosive Regulations.
¦Good inter-personal skills.
¦Sound judgement and analytical skills.
¦Task and results driven.
Additional information:
Computer literacy (Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Database programmes). Knowledge of Mine Planning Software would be advantage (GEMS, DATAMINE or SURPAC). Good understanding of earth moving equipment.
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If you are interested in this position please email your CV to emilie@energyresourcing.co.uk quoting reference 1204-15
