Senior Mining Engineer

Job Summary/Purpose

- The Senior Mine Engineer will provide medium-term mine designs and schedules to achieve and optimize the mine’s production targets.

- They will identify mid-range projects and critical issues and develop solutions proactively.

- They will also support the supervision and growth of members in the engineering group through performance review, training, guidance, and mentoring to reach their maximum potential.

- They will oversee site short-range plans and implementation, as well as ensure the ground control management plan is followed.

Key Tasks and Responsibility

Safety

- Ensure safe work systems/procedures are always practiced and adhered to in accordance with all health, safety, environmental and quality (HSEQ) standards.

- Maintain exemplary standard of housekeeping at all times, safe work, incident/accident reporting & active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

- Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems, as well as all relevant legislation.

Company / Leadership

- Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures.

- Lead by example and actively participate to achieve department and company goals and objectives.

- Initiate and provide input into company directives in collaboration with the Site Management team.

- Communicate department obligations and conditions to the leadership team, ensuring specific understanding and accountability.

Behaviour / Attitude

- Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from direct supervisor.

- Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behavior in the workplace.

- Ensure good, clear lines of communication between all stakeholders, including the Site Management team, co-workers and contractors

Knowledge / Skills

- Provide medium-term mine designs and schedules to achieve and optimize the mine’s production targets.

- Support medium and long-range planning project management with consultants; translate into short and mid-range plans.

- As part of the annual planning cycle, the Senior Mine Engineer is responsible to ensure short-range (0-12 Month) mine plans are developed and implemented, including drill and blast planning and survey control.

- Promote innovation and continuous improvement in safety by reviewing existing engineering designs and new designs,

- Oversee site technology programs are working and reporting data such as fleet management systems, radar and equipment GPS.

- Review plans and assist in site compliance for regulatory and Company policies, procedures and standards,

- Promote and adhere to Company environmental and sustainability policies

- Provide supporting leadership to open pit engineering team in a safe and efficient manner to achieve departmental and corporate business objectives

- Responsible for monthly Engineering department deliverables:

- o Month Plan/Weekly Plan

- o Month End Reporting

- o Compliance to Plan Tracking and Reporting

- o Ground Control Reports

- Support yearly budget and company business planning exercise,

- Liaise with geotechnical consultants and incorporate guidance into mine plan,

- Provide guidance to pit operations to maximize production, plan their activities and accurately measure key mining parameters,

- Manage consultants and contractors on engineering projects,

- Contribute to the preparation of engineering studies,

- Mentor and coach Mine and Geological Engineer

- Provide support when required for mine surveying and sampling

Planning & Organisation

- Prioritize and complete tasks accurately as to specifications as assigned by direct supervisor within required timeframes.

- Proactively identify and address hazards before they arise as issues.

- Be punctual to work and all required site meetings.

- Undertake other duties as lawfully instructed

Key Safety Requirements

- Demonstrate Health & Safety leadership

- Report all incidents, near-misses and hazards

- Actively participate in safety meetings and follow up on actions that are required.

- Participate in and contribute to training systems to enhance skills and knowledge.

- Complete daily pre-tasks and pre-starts

- Be responsible for their own personal safety and look out for the safety of other work mates

- Be aware of and understand company policy in relation to Health, Safety and the Environment

- Conduct the role required pre-shift inspections ensuring your safety and the safety of others in your work area.

- Complete all relevant SOP’s

- Complete and conduct JHA’s

Experience, qualifications, and essential skills required

- A Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or equivalent engineering degree.

- A minimum of 5-7 years of mine operation and engineering experience in open pit mining,

- Open Pit mine design, mining engineering, mine scheduling, and high level of understanding of open pit mining activities.

- Knowledge of mine planning software, specifically Hexagon®, is an asset.

- Knowledge of cash flow modelling techniques and mineral economics is an asset.

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with spreadsheet manipulation in Excel.

- Be creative, not only use past practices but promote new ways of doing things to maximize the value of our mineral resources.

- Strong organizational skills

- Provide guidance to support the skills development of junior technical personnel

- Preferred knowledge and understanding of short, mid, and long-range mine planning and scheduling, open pit mine operations, maintenance engineering, project management, and mine design.

- Relationships and Collaboration – practices teamwork and collaboration within and between areas.

- Initiative – is persistent when facing obstacles and overcomes challenges.

- Adaptability and flexibility- quickly understands the context of change and proactively adjusts, as necessary.

- Strong team and leadership skills

- Strong leadership ability is essential