West and Central Africa
Short description:
Prepares the Long 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 Mine Manager.
Job description:
¦To work under the direction of the Mine Manager.
¦Prepare pit designs and optimisations.
¦Prepare dump designs and optimisations.
¦Prepare and update Quarterly, Yearly and LOM Mining Plan, specifying Load & Haul and Drill & Blast volumes, ore and waste tonnes by pit location and RL.
¦Assist in the optimisation of pit designs, blast pattern design and operations efficiencies.
¦Optimise haul profiles.
¦Preparation of the Quarterly and 6 monthly operational plan.
¦Schedules and chairs weekly and monthly planning meetings for the mining department.
¦Schedules and chairs weekly and monthly planning meetings with the mining department and the mining contractor.
¦Liaise with the Contractor on all contractual issues in areas of responsibility.
¦Assist in the preparation and submission of Monthly and Quarterly Reports to the Mine Manager.
¦Undertake relevant technical assignments to resolve technical issues as they arise 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).
¦Upward reporting as required.
Scope:
Promotional Oportunities : Chief Mine Planning Engineer, Mine Manager
Qualification:
Must have a formal tertiary qualification in Mining, Civil, or related discipline.
Experience:
A minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in open pit mine planning and/or in mining operations or equivalent experience. Good understanding of mining processes. Have a Drivers License.
Candidate profile:
Active and healthy.
Professional presentation and abel 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 drive.
Additional information:
Computer literacy (Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Database programmes). Mine Planning Software (GEMS, DATAMINE or SURPAC). Good understand of earth moving equipment.
Remuneration:
A competitive and negotiable expatriate remuneration package. The Company has a equity based performance related incentive scheme.
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If you are interested in this position please email your CV to emilie@energyresourcing.co.uk quoting reference 1204-16
