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Senior Mining Engineer (Technical Services / Mining / Expat / Deswik / Mine Planning / Production) – Burkina Faso
Reference Number: 0385VG Job Description: The purpose of this position is to provide technical and engineering solutions along with business improvement outcomes for our operations globally. This is a collaborative and supportive role requiring the use of technical mining best practice to deliver value for our new and existing customers. Responsibilities:
Provide support to project manager during strategic planning activities to increase value and optimize use of resources
Provide guidance and support to the team of engineers
Provide technical support to the operations group to achieve mid-term and long-term objectives, maximize production, plan their activities and accurately measure key mining parameters
Review plans and designs for regulatory compliance and compliance to client and company policies, procedures and standards
Complete and review mine planning and design to increase value to operation, optimize grade control and minimize dilution
Maintain, report and monitor production and performance data to ensure the client’s and company’s goals are achieved
Identify mine planning risks and opportunities across the business
Ensure all work is at a standard that is fit for purpose and meets the end users’ requirements
Mentor and train engineering graduates to become an asset within the business
Identify productivity and cost reduction opportunities
Requirements:Qualification and Skill
Bachelor degree in Mining Engineering
Underground Supervisors Certificate of Competency or First Class Mine Managers (FCMM) Certificate of Competency will be highly regarded
At least 5 years’ experience in underground mining
At least 5 years’ experience in Mine Design, Scheduling and Drill and Blast
Must have experience working for a mining contractor
Must have proven experience in gold and or copper/gold mining underground operations
Must have expat exposure in Africa
Must have held a similar level role
Technical report writing skills
Effective verbal and written communication
Deswik software experience essential
If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Vivienne Gower at [email protected]
Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.
Vivienne Gower
Managing Director
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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