MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To coordinate, monitor, optimize and research safe, efficient mining processes (plan and design) in order to achieve mine production targets for continuous improvement in mining and processing efficiencies.
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Key Performance Areas:
- Provide input, monitor, and review mining procedures and standards to ensure adherence.
- Ensure that all technical processes are performed in compliance with approved standards.
- Complete short-term mine plans and technical plans and ensure compliance.
- Develop and initiate continuous improvement projects and techniques to enhance mining productivity and efficiency.
- Maintain and monitor Fleet Management System health and data integrity to ensure system continuity.
- Ensure all technical plans are signed off and uploaded onto the Fleet Management Systems.
- Conduct highwall inspections with the Geotechnical team and spearhead modifications to address all concerns raised.
- Analyze mining process results and prepare relevant reports.
- Use Fleet Management applications, production reports, and data analysis to proactively monitor operational performance and identify mitigating and improvement actions.
- Provide timely guidance to the department on safe mine planning and operational issues, including mining perimeter layouts and activity sequencing.
- Continuously improve performance by implementing best-practice standards to ensure safety and quality are maintained in all covered work areas.
- Provide input into the mining budget.
Requirements and experience:
- BSc or B.Tech degree in Mining Engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in an open-pit mining environment.
- Open Pit Blasting Certificate will be an advantage.
- Registration with the Engineering Council of Namibia or equivalent will be an advantage.
- Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License.
The company ONLY accept application via their career portal. Interested candidates can apply via the link below:
Apply online via: Swakop Uranium Career Portal
