SENIOR ENGINEER, MINE OPTIMISATION | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA
Requisition Number: JR3566| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: Fixed Term| Location: Solwezi
Job Responsibility
- Development and implementation of management information systems/dashboards.
- Identifying business improvement opportunities through analysis of information.
- Liaise with all key Mining Operations section heads and other stakeholders to identify business improvement projects to be implemented.
- Implementation and monitoring of identified projects in collaboration with project owners and management.
- Analysis and review of financial budget with other Managers/ Superintendents to aid in ensuring the most effective and efficient business model is followed.
Operational Efficiency
- Utilisation of technology and data analysis to support mine site safety.
- Development of software applications to improve business data collection and information generation.
- Interact with and direct system vendors to provide and support solution to mine site optimisation and production analysis.
- Review of mining processes to identify and develop targeted projects to improve efficiencies.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive the continuous improvement of operations in tight collaboration with the Technical, Maintenance, Production and Infrastructure departments.
- Identify and recommend initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improve productivity and reduce operating costs within scope.
- Specific project/ event investigations as required.
- Support and participate in sub-functional/ departmental change.
Budgeting:
- Capital project scoping, budgeting, adjudication and justifications.
- Cost-Benefit analysis of new resources or system implementations.
- Performance KPI analysis of mine fleet OEE and cost reviews.
- Contractor overview on safety, cost and production performance.
Management People / Development:
- Allocate resources wisely to ensure most effective use of skills and materials are available to achieve the expected business performance, including the development of skills.
- Lead, strengthen and develop the operations team.
Job Specific Competencies
- Power BI, Data analytics
- Drill and Blast practical experience
- Load & Haul practical experience
- Haul road construction experience
Experience Required
- 10 -15 years of Mining working experience at a senior level.
- Must have strong operational, management, implementation and interpersonal skills and be culturally aware.
Qualifications
- BSc Mining Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Must be holder of a current Mining & Blasting certificate
- Member of EIZ
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Knowledge of Excel, SQL, PowerBI required.
Deadline: 11 September 2021
