Remote Lead Mining Engineer - Digital Transformation & AI

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mining Engineer to drive digital transformation in mining operations on a remote-first basis. The role focuses on integrating AI, IoT, and advanced analytics to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability across projects.

You will shape digital strategies and roadmaps while leading cross-functional teams in a remote-enabled environment. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in mining with a strong track record in digital tech adoption, plus excellent leadership

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mining Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years in mining engineering with focus on digital transformation and technology integration.
• Experience implementing AI, ML, IoT, and data analytics in industrial settings.
• Proven leadership managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and implementation of digital technologies within mining operations.
• Identify opportunities for automation, data analytics, and AI to optimize mining processes.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and research to integrate digital solutions.
• Develop and manage digital roadmaps, project plans, and budgets.
• Provide technical guidance on digital mining best practices and emerging trends.
• Analyze operational data to drive data-informed decisions.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within engineering and operations.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new technologies for potential adoption.
• Ensure digital initiatives align with safety, environmental, and sustainability goals.
• Develop training programs for staff on new digital tools and platforms.

Skills

Digital transformation

AI

IoT

Data analytics

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Mining Engineering or related field

Tools

Digital twin tech

Autonomous systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mining Engineer to drive digital transformation in mining operations on a remote-first basis. The role focuses on integrating AI, IoT, and advanced analytics to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability across projects.

You will shape digital strategies and roadmaps while leading cross-functional teams in a remote-enabled environment. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in mining with a strong track record in digital tech adoption, plus excellent leadership