Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve safety, health and environmental standards and practices within the Mine Site.
- Promote and assist in the implementation of Site Safety and environmental initiatives and motoring tools.
- Demonstrate a strong safety culture, acting when risks to human health, equipment or the environment are being witnessed.
- Develop mid-to-long range mining plans, pit designs, dump sequences, dump designs and stockpiles, etc.
- Maintain a usable and neat data structure.
- Develop and implement the short and long range mine planning units.
- Implementation of planning schedules, capital and operating cost estimates, and evaluations of all projects.
- Cost and evaluate mine production equipment. Monitor the development of new technology and identify opportunities for implementation.
- Supervise all Mine production activities including dig and haul, drill & Blast and pit dewatering.
- Organize and implement a two-shift system (Day & Night) for the Mine Production department.
- Train and mentor all Mining Engineers, Mine Captains, shift bosses, pit supervisors, operators and all workers that fall under the Mining Department.
- Participate in small to medium size construction, expansion or modification on Site projects.
- Be a team leader with excellent communication skills and be able to provide technical assistance and analysis on all Site projects.
- Take part in review of geologic, hydrology, geochemistry and resource models. Interrogate models for key geotechnical, hydrology, geo-metallurgical information to guide mine criteria including the optimum mining rate.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s degree is an advantage)
- Sound knowledge of mine software like SURPAC or DESWIK
- Minimum of 8–12 years relevant mining experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior or supervisory role
- Strong knowledge of open-pit and/or underground mining methods
- Solid understanding of mining legislation, safety standards, and best practices
- Proven leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Job Overview
Location
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria