Senior Principal Mining Engineer - Energy Extraction Leader

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing allowance

Executive medical aid

Life insurance

Pension fund

Bonus program

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, South Africa, seeks a Principal Mining Engineer to lead strategic initiatives in energy resource extraction. The role demands on-site leadership, advanced mining plans, and a focus on safety, sustainability, and cost optimization.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Mining Engineering, 15+ years of experience, and a Pr. Eng. certification, with expertise in open-pit/underground methods and multiple planning tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mining Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) certification is required.
• 15+ years of progressive mining engineering experience with leadership.
• Experience in open-pit and/or underground mining methods for energy commodities.
• Proficiency with mine planning software and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced mining plans and strategies for energy resource extraction, focusing on efficiency and sustainability.
• Oversee mine design, planning, and scheduling using modeling and simulation software.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to mining engineering teams.
• Conduct detailed mine evaluations, feasibility studies, and economic analyses.
• Ensure best practices in mine safety, health, and environmental management.
• Optimize mining methods to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Monitor mine performance data, identify trends, and drive improvements.
• Manage relationships with regulators, contractors, and community representatives.
• Stay current with advancements in mining engineering and energy extraction.
• Lead investigations into mining-related incidents and implement preventative measures.

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Mining Engineering or related field

Pr. Eng. certification

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Leapfrog

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, South Africa, seeks a Principal Mining Engineer to lead strategic initiatives in energy resource extraction. The role demands on-site leadership, advanced mining plans, and a focus on safety, sustainability, and cost optimization.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Mining Engineering, 15+ years of experience, and a Pr. Eng. certification, with expertise in open-pit/underground methods and multiple planning tools.