Job Description

Closing Date 2025/03/07
Reference Number AEC250221-3
Pillar AECI Mining
Job Title Senior Mining Engineer
Job Type Classification Permanent
Job Grade DL
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / Site Modderfontein
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa

• Provide drill and blast engineering services
• Perform accurate design and analysis on time for D&B related activities
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work
• Undertake Drill and Blast projects, studies and investigations
• Resolve customer-related drill and blast technical issues
• Liaise with customer personnel during projects
• Identify potential hazards and risks associated with blast designs & implementation
• Provide mentoring and guidance to other Drill and Blast Engineers
• Develop of detailed safe work procedures
• Participate in safety investigations as required.
• Maintain and improve safe work practices
• Maintain and enhance customer relationships
• Communicate regularly with other departments within the business
• Review work practices and investigate new technologies to determine areas of technical improvement
• Liaise with consultants and suppliers as required
• Provide specialist reports on particular facets of the drill and blast operation
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements and legislation
• Commit to xe2x80x98Health and Safety and encourage others by leading by example
• Actively report hazards and incidents
• Create a climate of mutual trust between all departments
• Actively seek opportunities to improve overall performance
• Continuous professional development

• Bachelors degree in mining engineering (preferred) or a related engineering discipline
• 10+ years of practical mining experience with a minimum of 5 years in Drill & Blast

• Masters degree (or higher) in mining engineering (preferred) or a related engineering discipline
• 6+ years of practical mining experience with a minimum of 3 years in Drill & Blast

• Strong knowledge of different surface & UG mining methods
• Comprehensive knowledge of explosive products & applications
• Solid understanding of Blast Design & Mine Planning software (e.g. Minesight, SURPAC, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with advanced skills in Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal communication (written & verbal) skills
• Ability to manage time constraints, competing priorities and work prioritization.
• Ability to think critically, analyze technical data and identify trends and patterns
• Some knowledge of mine planning methodologies is preferred
• Some knowledge of mining equipment is preferred
• Project management skills are preferred
• Willingness to travel and work at remote mine sites

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