Senior Mining Engineer: On-site Energy & Operations Leader

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to oversee energy-integrated mining operations at our Welkom site. You will drive optimized mine planning, safety, and production while advancing renewable energy integration and energy management initiatives.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and prepare budgets and compelling project proposals to reduce costs and environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in mining operations and mine planning.
• Experience with energy management and renewable integration.
• Knowledge of mine design software and simulation tools.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and data analysis abilities.
• Experience with project management methodologies.
• Willing to work on-site in Welkom, Free State.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optimized mine plans focusing on efficiency and energy use.
• Oversee daily mining operations, safety, and production targets.
• Identify opportunities to integrate solar, wind, and storage into mine ops.
• Analyze energy usage and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Manage implementation of energy management technologies.
• Conduct feasibility studies for energy-related projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and energy regs.
• Supervise junior mining engineers and staff.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and finance and energy providers.
• Prepare technical reports, budgets, and project proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Energy management

Mine planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Mine design software

Operational simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to oversee energy-integrated mining operations at our Welkom site. You will drive optimized mine planning, safety, and production while advancing renewable energy integration and energy management initiatives.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and prepare budgets and compelling project proposals to reduce costs and environmental impact.