Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Project Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the production team to achieve efficient and safe operations. This contract position offers a competitive salary starting from ZMW 15,000 per month.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive technical support to enhance production efficiency.
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise civil engineering and mining projects on site.
- Schedule mining activities, ancillary equipment, and labor to meet production and safety targets.
- Ensure all mining operations comply with design specifications and scope of work.
- Monitor production performance and recommend continuous improvement plans.
- Prepare daily costing and set realistic production targets for the supervision team.
- Report daily on equipment availability and utilization.
- Participate in safety and environmental inspections, risk assessments, audits, and task observations.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of safe working procedures (SWP).
- Oversee pit operations and construction teams on site.
- Analyze production data and assist in mine plan setting and layout.
- Ensure mine haul roads and ramps meet standard width and grade requirements.
- Coordinate open pit mine development, including overburden stripping, ensuring spatial compliance.
- Optimize utilization of all mining equipment.
- Supervise monthly open pit volume quantities and prepare client reports.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining or Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role or related position.
- Strong knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with drill and blast operations, load and haul, mine planning, geology, survey, contract administration, and dispatch.
- Advanced skills in design and scheduling software such as Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, and Mineshed.
Professional Affiliations and Licenses
- Membership with Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
- Registration with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
- Valid Blasting Licence.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Lumwana, North-Western Province, Zambia
Job Overview
Location
Lumwana, North-Western Province, Zambia