Mine Engineer I
Job Description
Workplace Type: Onsite
About This Role
To provide mine engineering support to Mine Operations by performing a variety of engineering duties in the areas of Pit, Waste dump, drilling and blasting designs and modifications, short to medium term mine plans as well system adaptations.
Additional Responsibilities
Stakeholder Communication
Lead and collaborate with the mine build team to ensure projects are completed according to set timelines and budgets and high-quality standards.
Consult with Geologists and other Engineers regarding the design, selection and provision of machines, facilities and systems for mining.
Health, Safety and Environment
Deliver own prescribed outcomes and / or provide support services, by applying Newmont’s Health, Safety and Environment systems, policies and protocols.
Comply with all HSLP, Environment and Social Responsibility requirements under Newmont’s Integrated Management System.
Accept personal responsibility for the health and safety of every employee under or assigned to his/her supervision.
Assure that safety standards are adhered to.
Attend monthly safety inspections and meetings.
In This Role You Will
Mine Planning
Plan and perform Mine Engineering duties related to Mine Production and Development.
Develop practical mining plans based on all available geological information to support medium-term and long-term Mine Planning and Production goals.
Plan, organise and coordinate surveys, tests or investigations through the collection of data points.
Generate and develop pit/waste dump designs; blast designs and processing plans.
Prepare plans for mines, including pits and haul roads for Open Pit operations, using CAD and Mine Planning Software.
Prepare the layout of the Mine and its’ subsequent development, as well as the manner in which the ore is to be mined.
Mine Analyses and Investigations
Screen mine assignments for unusual and/or challenging problems and select techniques and procedures to be applied to non-routine work.
Conduct detailed analyses on the following:
equipment productivities.
equipment studies.
improvement studies.
model reconciliation.
mine plan reconciliations.
blast designs.
Interpret the results arising out of the surveys, tests or investigations and prepare recommendations.
Mine Operational Delivery
Generate short term (i.e. weekly and monthly) production schedules and budgets.
Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
Lead the implementation of cutting edge processes and safety practices.
Contribute to maximum productivity and extraction rates through the utilisation of the latest and advanced mining methods, procedures and equipment.
Mine Optimisation
Play a leading role in improving operational efficiency and quality and controlling production costs at all stages of the Life of Mine cycle.
Work cooperatively with other departments, project managers, supply chain and Mine management to optimise production, reduce costs, solve problems and meet deadlines.
Provide troubleshooting support to improve operational efficiencies.
Make minor adaptations and/or modifications to established engineering plans and systems.
Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
Bachelors’ Degree in Mine Engineering.
Additional Knowledge
Blasting Certificate of Competency.
Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in a large Open Pit Mining environment.
Technical Skills
Strong computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), MS Project, Programming, Coding and Application Software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Strong report writing and presentation skills.
Strong time management skills.
Strong planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.
Ability to visualize three-dimensional (3D) layouts.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a wide variety of personnel.
Ability to plan and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Behavioural Attributes
Accuracy.
Adaptable.
Analytical.
Creative.
Deadline driven.
Flexibility.
Takes initiative.
Team player.
Working Conditions
The Position is located in the Akyem mine site.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
