Senior Mining Engineer - Planning

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid/remote work

Health insurance & retirement benefits

Professional development

International assignments

Job summary

Placements24 in the Free State near Welkom seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to lead mine planning and design, developing long-term strategic plans and optimizing production sequences with on-site and regional teams. You will design layouts, run feasibility studies, model scenarios with Deswik, Surpac or Vulcan, and prepare technical reports.

Requirements: BSc/BEng in Mining Engineering and 7+ years of experience, plus strong analytical, communication and project management skills; hybrid work

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mine planning, design, and operations.
• Proficiency in Deswik, Surpac, and Vulcan.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update long-term and short-term mine plans, including production schedules and resource utilization strategies.
• Design mine layouts, stope geometries, and access routes for underground or open-pit operations.
• Conduct feasibility studies, economic evaluations, and risk assessments for new mining projects and expansions.
• Collaborate closely with site operations teams to ensure plans are practical and achievable.
• Utilize advanced mine planning software to model scenarios and optimize operational efficiency.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations detailing mine plans and economic outcomes.

Skills

Mine planning

Mine design

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

BSc or BEng in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Surpac

Vulcan

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to focus on mine planning and design for their operations near Welkom . This role is essential for developing long-term strategic plans that ensure the efficient and safe extraction of resources. You will be responsible for designing mine layouts, optimizing production sequences, and conducting feasibility studies, requiring close collaboration with operations teams on-site and in regional offices. This hybrid position allows for significant remote work focused on design and analysis, balanced with necessary on-site visits to operations in the Free State province. It’s a vital role for advancing the company's mining projects and ensuring sustainable resource development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update long-term and short-term mine plans, including production schedules and resource utilization strategies.
• Design mine layouts, stope geometries, and access routes for underground or open-pit operations.
• Conduct feasibility studies, economic evaluations, and risk assessments for new mining projects and expansions.
• Collaborate closely with site operations teams to ensure plans are practical and achievable.
• Utilize advanced mine planning software to model scenarios and optimize operational efficiency.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations detailing mine plans and economic outcomes.

Requirements

• BSc or BEng in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in mine planning, design, and operations.
• Proficiency in industry-standard mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Surpac, Vulcan).
• Strong understanding of mining methods, geotechnical principles, and cost engineering.
• Experience in both open-pit and underground mining environments is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and remote work capabilities.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and international assignments.
• A collaborative environment focused on technical excellence and innovation.