Remote Senior Mining Engineer - Mine Planning

Placements24; Pretoria; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.900.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will lead advanced mine planning and design for open-pit and underground operations, integrating geological data and geotechnical insights to optimize safety and productivity across global projects.

The role emphasizes independent work, technical leadership, and cutting-edge software usage to deliver feasible, efficient mine plans while staying compliant with regulatory standards.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in mine planning and design for open-pit and underground operations.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan or Surpac.
• Geostatistics, geological modeling and geotechnical principles.
• Strong communication and ability to work remotely.

Responsabilidades

• Develop short-term and long-term mine plans including production schedules and resource allocation.
• Use Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac to create and update mine designs and layouts.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic analyses for new projects and existing operations.
• Integrate geological models into mine plans to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with geologists, surveyors and operations teams to implement plans.
• Perform mine modeling and simulations to optimize extraction methods.
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations, health & safety, and environmental standards.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Conhecimentos

Mine design

Production scheduling

Geostatistics

Remote teamwork

Feasibility studies

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Ferramentas

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will lead advanced mine planning and design for open-pit and underground operations, integrating geological data and geotechnical insights to optimize safety and productivity across global projects.

The role emphasizes independent work, technical leadership, and cutting-edge software usage to deliver feasible, efficient mine plans while staying compliant with regulatory standards.