Mine PIT Design Engineer at Anglo American

Job Description:

As our Mine Pit Design Engineer, you will assist with the Life of Mine planning and Reserve Statements by updating the mine designs with the latest information. We rely on your great attention to detail, 3D visualization skills and long-term thinking to produce excellent, cost effective Mine Designs. The following should be taken into consideration when completing the mine designs: latest economic parameters, latest geological information, geotechnical information, mine deployment strategy and latest mining sequences

In conjunction with the above, you will also be responsible for:

• Providing guidance to the short-term planning team to ensure there is alignment with the mine design

• Advising on Haul roads and ramps designs to be used for HME modelling

• Assisting with additional ad-hoc requirements like permitting, licensings etc.

• Meeting mining objectives and conform to KIO mining standards, geotechnical and operational physical standards to ensure safe mining operations within legislative guidelines.

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices.

This role is in the Technical Services department on a Band 6 and reporting to the Section Manager Long Term Planning

Qualifications:

You will be required to have the following:

• BEng or BTech in Mining Engineering degree

• 3 to 5 Years Operational experience in Open Cast Mine Planning

• Experience in developing and completing mine designs to be used for scheduling

• Great attention to detail and must have 3-dimensional visualization skills – spatial abilities

• Deswik & Whittle planning software experience would be advantageous

Additional information:

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer

How to apply  

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.