Project Engineer -PFS

Job Description

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: PROJECT ENGINEER – PFS

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Project Engineer – Pre-Feasibility Study to join the Mineral Resources Department.

Duties

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following

Reporting to the Feasibility Manager, the successful applicant will be accountable for executing the PFS programs, provide leadership, strategy and systems that deliver optimal evaluation and development of the Pre-feasibility study in our existing mine (Lumwana Mining Company) and the regional targets. Manage the addition of more pounds of copper to inventory and mineral resource through the drilling and evaluation of the additional resources around the mine and via Brownfield programs utilizing efficient and effective budget.
Ensure on time delivery of engineering inputs into PFS.Ensure PFS Department members and associated contractors have Zero LTIs.Be proactive in approaching and building teamwork with department team members
Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the PFS project.Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications

Interact daily with stakeholders and consultants to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field
Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
Assign responsibilities and mentor project team

Co-operate and communicate effectively with PFS manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
Participate in program planning to ensure that programs are designed considering alternative options, costs, target rankings (and are in line with Life of Mine strategy)
Participate in review of Brownfields targets and rankings, and development of staged evaluation programs
Develop detailed documentation to justify proposed PFS programs to support Capital applications and Budgets
Participate in reducing overall PFS costs through effective management, option analysis, minimizing delay times, control of consumables etc.
Ensure optimal drilling/study schedule is adhered to and deliver priority targets in timely manner
Ensure the PFS Project is managed effectively to deliver datasets for Mine Planning updates and engineering studies in line with the Mine Planning cycle and PFS requirements.
The incumbent will also be required to evaluate and critically analyse engineering studies and mine plans.Help in technical development of technical team geoscientists/engineers; identify high performers and align for advancement
Contractor managements and ensuring working in corruption free environment
Ensure Brownfields opportunities are reviewed / updated, ranked, and staged programs defined, scheduled, and cost accounted. Justification presented to PFS Manager for consideration.
Ensure Drilling programs and engineering studies are progressing as planned in a safe manner with works completed according to plan. Progress and results are communicated to management in timely fashion

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
BSc Geology/BEng in Mining Engineering
Member of the SEG, GSZ, EIZ or equivalent
4 years’ experience in the technical environment of the CACB (Central African Copperbelt).
Experience in managing project teams/engineering studies

Hands on experience in engineering design work, project planning and managing technical/financial studies.Understanding of the mine value chain

Understanding of the roles and contribution of the sub disciplines of MRM (Geology, Geotech and Survey).Understanding of the roles and contribution of the other disciplines (Process, Mining, environmental, sustainability, infrastructure, maintenance)Knowledge in CAD or mine planning software (Vulcan software, AutoCAD, Deswik)
Practical hands-on knowledge in engineering environments.Knowledge of economic geology and mineral economics would be an advantage

Valid driving license – Manual

Project management
Coaching and Mentoring
Business improvement tools
Barrick – Lumwana employees that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs through http://jobs.barrick.com/ .

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

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