Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Project Mining Engineer - LEP (Fixed Term Contract) to join the Project Department. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity

Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach

Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose

Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy

Taking Responsibility and being Accountable

Committing to Zero Harm

Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Lead - Mining Engineer - LEP, you will be responsible for assisting with designs, plans, and overseeing large-scale surface mining operations to extract near-surface minerals by removing overburden in a series of "benches" or steps. 

 Your duties will include but are not limited to the following: 

Ensure adherence to safe work practices and timely reporting and investigation of incidents.

Collaborate with mining production teams to deliver initiatives and integrate solutions into the project execution.

Optimize mine operations as part of the expansion, aiming to reduce mining costs and improve project economics.

Conduct in-depth data analyses to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement within the mining operations.

Assist in reviewing current and expansion mine designs and monitor changes that have wider implications to greater project.

Support mining equipment selection for the expansion and advise on the development of short to medium-term mine plans.

Reconcile assumptions used in design and scheduling work against recent actual performance, implementing options to improve performance.

Ensure timely and accurate delivery of all required reports.

Assist in preparing business plans and budgets for required study work.

Convert Long Term mine plan into medium and short-range execution.

Development and Implementation of long-term infrastructure design and execution details.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

Full Grade Twelve School Certificate

Minimum of a Degree in Mine Engineering 

Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

A minimum of 4 years mining engineering experience. Experience in open pit operations will be added advantage.  

Holder of a Zambian blasting license

Proven experience experience with mine designing software

MS software and Microsoft Office Suite

Must have a valid Driver’s License

What We Can Offer You:

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.

The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.

Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: https://jobs.barrick.com/.

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. 

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.

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