Section Engineer at Ivanhoe Mines

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane.

• This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to   develop this “mine of the future”. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.

Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Electrical/ mechanical engineering Degree 
• Computer literacy, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint 

Suitable candidate must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 5 years or more experience in a mining environment as a GCC Mining Engineer 

Your successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Engineering is required to hold the legal responsibility as per the 2.13.1 legal appointment for the whole mining operation. This includes shaft sinking, underground mining, open pit, tailings facilities, electrical reticulations and projects (surface infrastructure).
• Support the project manager or other management roles in the construction process throughout the project.
• Work with subject matter experts to create, review and process drawings and other submittals that are required to document the construction process.
• Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing contemporary scheduling software.
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
• Develop an understanding of how to maintain and require compliance with all contract terms and legal requirement that govern the project to prevent rework and delays.
• Participate in managing activities that are related to project closeout to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with the evaluation of projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.
• Develop and implement maintenance systems.
• Implantation and compliance to all legal and other legal requirement as per MHSA and best international mining practices.
• Project management and CAPEX.
• Maintain and improve on equipment availability and efficiencies.
• Prevent failure of equipment and root course analysis
• Liaise with suppliers
• Shutdown management
• Budgeting
• Engineering is required to hold the legal responsibility as per the 2.13.1 legal appointment for the whole mining operation. This includes shaft sinking, underground mining, open pit, tailings facilities, electrical reticulations and projects (surface infrastructure).
• Support the project manager or other management roles in the construction process throughout the project.
• Work with subject matter experts to create, review and process drawings and other submittals that are required to document the construction process.
• Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing contemporary scheduling software.
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
• Develop an understanding of how to maintain and require compliance with all contract terms and legal requirement that govern the project to prevent rework and delays.
• Participate in managing activities that are related to project closeout to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with the evaluation of projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.
• Develop and implement maintenance systems.
• Implantation and compliance to all legal and other legal requirement as per MHSA and best international mining practices.
• Project management and CAPEX.
• Maintain and improve on equipment availability and efficiencies.
• Prevent failure of equipment and root course analysis
• Liaise with suppliers
• Shutdown management
• Budgeting
• Evaluate performance and mentor the development