Remote Chief Mining Engineer - Strategic Planning

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybride; ZAR 2 964 000 - 4 940 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Bonus program

Long-term incentive plans

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is recruiting a Chief Mining Engineer for a globally oriented, fully remote leadership role. You will set long-term mining strategies, optimize extraction methods, and lead international cross-functional teams from your location.

You will shape safe, efficient, and sustainable mining practices, oversee feasibility studies, drive digital tooling adoption, and mentor regional engineers while collaborating with management, exploration, metallurgy, and environmental teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive mining engineering experience in design, planning, and operations, with international exposure.
• Proven success in developing strategic mining plans for large-scale projects.
• Expert knowledge of open pit and underground mining methods.
• Proficiency with advanced mine planning and simulation software.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working in a fully remote, global team environment with excellent virtual communication.
• Knowledge of mine economics, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Develop and articulate the long-term strategic vision for mine planning, design, and operational execution.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of optimal mining methods and technologies for diverse commodities and geological settings.
• Oversee the technical aspects of feasibility studies, scoping studies, and new project developments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Establish and enforce global standards for mine design, planning, safety, and operational performance.
• Provide expert technical leadership and mentorship to regional engineering teams and mine site personnel.
• Drive innovation in mine planning, scheduling, and production optimization through the adoption of advanced digital tools and methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with senior management, exploration, metallurgy, and environmental teams to ensure integrated project execution.
• Conduct peer reviews of significant mine plans and operational strategies to ensure technical integrity and economic viability.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and best practices in the global mining industry.
• Champion a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement across all mining operations.

Connaissances

Strategic planning

Mine design

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Open pit/underground

Mining software

Formation

Masters or PhD in Mining Engineering

Outils

Mine planning software

Simulation software

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a preeminent global entity in the Mining sector, is pioneering new frontiers in operational strategy and is seeking a highly accomplished Chief Mining Engineer to lead their strategic planning initiatives. This critical role will be executed entirely remotely, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to influence mining operations worldwide from your own location. The Chief Mining Engineer will be responsible for setting the long-term vision for mining methodologies, optimizing resource extraction strategies, and driving innovation across the organization. This position requires a visionary leader with extensive experience in mine design, planning, and operations, capable of collaborating effectively with diverse, international teams in a virtual environment. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of efficient, safe, and sustainable mining practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the company's long-term strategic vision for mine planning, design, and operational execution.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of optimal mining methods and technologies for diverse commodities and geological settings.
• Oversee the technical aspects of feasibility studies, scoping studies, and new project developments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Establish and enforce global standards for mine design, planning, safety, and operational performance.
• Provide expert technical leadership and mentorship to regional engineering teams and mine site personnel.
• Drive innovation in mine planning, scheduling, and production optimization through the adoption of advanced digital tools and methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with senior management, exploration, metallurgy, and environmental teams to ensure integrated project execution.
• Conduct peer reviews of significant mine plans and operational strategies to ensure technical integrity and economic viability.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and best practices in the global mining industry.
• Champion a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement across all mining operations.

Requirements

• A Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mining Engineering or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in mine engineering, encompassing design, planning, and complex operational management, ideally with international exposure.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic mining plans for large-scale mining projects.
• Expert knowledge of open pit, underground, and potentially other advanced mining methods.
• Proficiency with advanced mine planning and simulation software suites.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven experience working effectively in a fully remote, global team environment, with outstanding virtual communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of mine economics, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills, capable of communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives.

Benefits

This position offers an exceptional compensation package, including a high base salary, substantial annual bonuses, and long-term incentive plans. As a fully remote role, you will enjoy significant autonomy and work-life flexibility. Our client provides comprehensive health benefits, a generous retirement savings plan, and support for ongoing professional development, including access to industry conferences and advanced training. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a leading mining organization from anywhere in the world. This is a chance to make a lasting impact on the future of mining.