At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Overall Job Purpose

(brief description of this job)

• The Mining Engineer – Dumps, Projects and Services planning, is responsible and accountable for delivering and controlling the dump design and dump plan in alignment with the life of mine dumping strategy, project scheduling (Infrastructure, Water and Electrical reticulation) and tracking as well as mining services planning management strategy. The Mine Engineer will also be responsible for modifying and providing project design drawings, which are in line with mine and site conditions.

Specific Job Responsibility

(detailed description of key tasks expected to be performed by position holder)

• Short term waste dump design changes from life of mine designs
• Dump scheduling, inspection and alignment to the medium-term plan to achieve desired outcomes
• Mining equipment electrical cable layout and supply planning in alignment with blast radius optimisation
• Annual water management strategy formulation, project management and tracking of relevant activities
• Annual electrical management strategy formulation, project management and tracking of relevant activities
• Be first point of contact for the mining production team regarding dumps, projects, water management and electrical reticulation planning
• Ensuring that equipment are being applied optimally in suitable conditions
• Maintain high performing service support functions
• Issuing of mining control data to be used by surveyors
• Plan, organise and follow up on work, ensuring that tasks and schedules are fully understood within the team, handing over or escalating as required
• Ensure relevant mining production personnel are up to date on any changes in the mine plan
• Develop and maintain procedures where required
• Documentation of relevant knowledge and upskilling of the assistant Mining Engineers
• Continuous commitment to health and safety practises
• Advise and provide recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities in work processes
• Be accountable for the quality of service and performance.

Job Specific Competencies

(knowledge/ skills required for job success)

• Advanced mining knowledge and experience
• Advanced skills in the MS office suite and mine design software. E.g. Surpac, Deswik, Mine 3D and GIS software packages.
• Skilled in the delivery of a wide range of mine planning services, able to provide the highest level of customer support, with excellent leadership and people management skills
• Operational skills to include troubleshooting, problem solving and decision making.
• Strong and motivated team lead with well-developed interpersonal, collaboration and facilitation skills
• Time management – having the ability to work on multiple activities and manage competing priorities.

Key Job Attributes

(behaviours/ traits/ aptitudes etc.… required for job success)

• Motivated and passionate
• Self-disciplined
• Self-starter
• Able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Professionalism
• Enthusiastic
• Holistic understanding of the mining process.

Experience required to perform in this job

(i.e. years of experience performing the same or related areas)

• 5+ years’ experience in a large hard rock open pit mining environment
• Experience in project management and mine design
• Exposure to multicultural environments
• Work experience in the mining sector.

Qualifications

(Academic/ technical and or professional qualification required for the job)

• B Eng. Mining/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Blasting License – preferred
• EIZ and ERB registration
• Current driving license