Lead Mining Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Fully remote

Bonuses

Career development

International projects exposure

Distributed teams culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mining Engineer to spearhead innovative mining strategies for its global operations. This fully remote role focuses on mine planning, design, and optimization to drive efficiency and safety from a home office.

You will lead a team of engineers, implementing advanced technologies and methodologies across international projects, ensuring operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mining engineering, with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Proven expertise in open-pit or underground mining operations and mine design principles.
• Strong proficiency in mine planning software (Deswik, Surpac, Mine2-4D).
• Experience with mine safety regulations and environmental management practices.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive mine plans, including scheduling and resource use.
• Oversee design and optimization of mining methods, equipment selection, and layouts.
• Lead and mentor a team of mining engineers, providing technical guidance.
• Conduct feasibility studies, economic evaluations, and risk assessments for new projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Utilize mine modeling and simulation software to visualize and optimize operations.

Skills

Leadership

Remote work

Project management

Open-pit mining

Underground mining

Mine design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Surpac

Mine2-4D

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Mining Engineer to spearhead innovative mining strategies for their global operations. This crucial role operates entirely remotely , focusing on mine planning, design, and optimization to enhance efficiency and safety. You will lead a team of engineers, driving the implementation of cutting-edge mining technologies and methodologies. This position offers the chance to influence major projects, ensure operational excellence, and contribute to the sustainable growth of the company from the comfort of your home office, fostering a collaborative environment through digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive mine plans, including short-term and long-term scheduling, production targets, and resource utilization.
• Oversee the design and optimization of mining methods, equipment selection, and operational layouts to maximize productivity and minimize costs.
• Lead and mentor a team of mining engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development.
• Conduct feasibility studies, economic evaluations, and risk assessments for new mining projects and expansions.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all mining activities.
• Utilize advanced mine modeling and simulation software to visualize and optimize mine operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mining engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Proven expertise in open-pit or underground mining operations and mine design principles.
• Strong proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Surpac, Mine2-4D).
• Experience with mine safety regulations and environmental management practices.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills, suitable for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Attractive executive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Performance bonuses and long-term incentive plans.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging international mining projects.
• A culture that promotes innovation and collaboration across distributed teams.