SHORT TERM PLANNING ENGINEER | MINING CAREERS AT BARRICK LUMWANA, ZAMBIA
Category: Engineer | Requisition number: 091243 | Location: Lumwana Mine, Solwezi, Zambia. |Reporting to: short Term Planning coordinator
Lumwana Mining Company is seeking to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Short Term Planning Engineer to join the versatile Mining Team.
Reporting to the Short-term Planning Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing mine planning, drill and blast, and support mining operations.
Your duties will include but not limited to the following: Provide reports on actual production, drill meters and conduct reconciliations
- Produce post blast analysis reports, provide tie up plans to Drill and Blast operations/ monitor explosive usage, fragmentation, and powder factors.
- Optimise drill fleet schedules, work programs, targets and optimize mining operations within their limitations / ability.
- Ensure dig plans and drill plans are produced for Operations handover meeting with sufficient information
- Ensure production Geology has sufficient information to produce ore crusher feed plan schedules for operations handover meeting with sufficient special projects as required
- Act as liaison to supporting contractors Maxam, AEL & Avantech (or other contactors) for all technical matters
- Ensure that environmental policies and strategies are incorporated into mining plans
- Identify risks in the work area and use of the correct controls.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- B.Sc. in Mining Engineering
- Minimum 2 years Mining engineering experience
- Experience in large multi pit operations utilizing large-scale mining equipment i.e. drill rigs and blasting experience essential.
- Must have good computer skills with the ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Proven ability to deliver results and act as a change agent
- Must show commitment to impart knowledge to the mine operations personnel.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia
Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. Barrick offers equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women
Closing date for receipt of applications is 4 February 2021. If you are not contacted by HR department within 30 days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.
