Mining Engineer - Johannesburg at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary    
Unitrans is seeking to employ an experienced Mining Engineer to (amongst other responsibilities): 

• conduct preliminary surveys and studies to assess the economic and environmental feasibility of potential mining operations.
• determine the appropriate means of safely and efficiently mining deposits.
• determine and advise on appropriate drilling and blasting methods for mining, construction or demolition.
• plan mining equipment and machinery and mineral treatment machinery and equipment in collaboration with operational requirements.

Minimum Requirements    

• Have BSc Degree in Mining Engineering or National Diploma in Mining Engineering (Post Graduate qualification will be an advantage)
• Have a Mine managers certificate
• Have a minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in mining
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at a relevant Occupational Health Centre
• Mechanical ability
• Excellent Management Skills
• Must be able to travel

Duties & Responsibilities    

• plan, organize and supervise the activities within the mine structures and the operation
• prepare operations and project estimates, schedules and reports
• implement and coordinate mine safety programs
• supervise and coordinate the personnel required for a mining operation
• manage and oversee mining production processes
• involved in the final closure and rehabilitation process.
• must have knowledge of all stages of a mining project
• must be able to assess its viability and assist with planning the mining operation structure
• assessing the commercial viability of new mining ventures
• undertaking feasibility studies
• working with specialist software to support planning programmes
• overseeing staff activities, either in one site section or throughout an entire mine
• ensuring the safety of mining equipment and assessing mine equipment supplies
• plan the health and safety of the site, particularly in relation to issues such as ventilation
• providing consultancy and advice on mining and mineral projects
• reclaiming mine sites
• managing monthly budgets and keeping detailed records.
• meeting targets for mining unit performance plans
• financial performance
• production and efficiency targets
• health and safety targets
• environmental targets
• resource optimisation targets
• optimal human resources allocation
• development and support of high performing teams