Senior Short Term Planning Engineer - 3 Month Contract-067917
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Description
Description
Lumwana Mining Company is wholly owned by Barrick Gold Corporation and operates one of the largest new copper mines to be developed globally over the last decade. The mine is seeking a proactive and self-motivated Open cut Senior Short Term Planning Engineer responsible for delivering the short term mine plan (detailed mine design, reserves, capital infrastructure and schedule) to maximize the net profit value of the open cut operation .
The position will liaise closely with the Senior Long Term Planning Engineer and site senior Mining Engineers. The appointee will report to the Mine Planning Superintendent and will be responsible for the following duties and activities:
- Actively contribute to safety policy and new initiatives and implement changes as directed. Promotion of site safety policies and procedures
- Establish reserves in areas changed from the LOM within the 12 month plan
- Prepare the optimal budget and physical schedules
- Produce monthly short term and medium term schedules
- Work with the Senior Long Term Planning Engineer in the development of the Life of Mine Plan and Budget
- Work with the Geotechnical Engineers in the development of pit optimization
- Coordinate and manage projects within areas of accountability, to achieve completion to agreed quality. Budget and schedule
- Assist the Mine Planning Superintendent in developing and improving mine planning systems to ensure optimal planning
- Develop and monitor targets for improvements in mine planning service delivery
- Adhering to environmental procedures and ensure environmental policies and strategies are incorporated into mining plans
- Identify specific areas for cost improvement and ensure the development and implementation of action plans to achieve these gains.
- Train and coach young mining professionals on site
Skills & Abilities
The successful applicant must have the following qualifications/skills:
- Mining Engineering degree
- 5 years mining experience
- Experience with Vulcan or MineSight software
- Experience using scheduling software preferred
- Competent in Excel, Word and Access
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Member of an Engineering Professional Body
This position offers a competitive salary package in line with qualifications and experience. The position is fly in/fly out/ residential. Excellent on-site accommodation is provided. Recreational facilities include swimming pool, tennis court, squash court and gymnasium. Build your career at this exciting new project while gaining overseas work experience and personal growth
Zambian nationals who meet qualification requirements for this position and are resident in Zambia are strongly encouraged to apply
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Planning - Open PitPrimary Location
Zambia-Lumwana
Senior Short Term Planning Engineer
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