SENIOR MINING ENGINEER
Buckreef Gold Mining Company Limited is a Joint Venture Company between TRX Gold Corporation and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO). The company is located in the Geita Region and operates under a Special Mining License SML 04/1992.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Buckreef Gold is seeking to recruit a competent senior mining engineer to work together with the Management of the Company to plan and oversee the implementation of mining activities in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are looking for self-motivated and results-driven mining engineer to take on this responsibility and join our exciting team and be part of a rapidly developing gold mine. The duties of the Mining engineers are described below.
| Job Title: Senior Mining Engineer | Contract Type: Full Time |
| Department: Technical Services | Work Schedule: 6weeks on/ 2 weeks off |
| Appointing Authority: Technical Service Manager | Listed Date: 7th August 2023 |
| Reports to: BUCKREEF Management | |
The Senior Mining Engineer is responsible for all mine production and ensure safety standards are met in the workplace and all hazards, incidents and accidents are reported immediately to the management. Liaise very closely with other department to make sure timely mining targets. | |
Duties and Responsibilities
Directs and supervises the operations of the department.
Provides and oversees engineering services in mining activities.
Conducts research on mining technologies.
Manages the mining operations to ensure ore is delivered to the ROM stockpile at optimum cost and in accordance with established budgets / targets.
Liaises with Geology Team in implementation of mine plans to ensure the optimum exploitation of the Buckreef Gold Mine ore bodies.
Ensures that mineral reserve statements, annual budget and periodic reforecast and long-term life of mine plans are prepared and maintained.
Provides the leadership necessary to ensure that employees and contractors adhere to Production targets or plans, safety and environmental standards that exceed worldwide industry standards and any applicable legislation.
Develops the mine annual (short range planning) budgets in accordance with established guidelines as well as implementing, monitoring systems and procedures to ensure all mining costs are minimized and that all adverse variations are reported, followed up and remedied. Also ensures that monthly reports are prepared and documented.
Provides leadership to the mining team to ensure the development of a working environment that is conducive to the achievement of budgeted Department KPIs and that employees achieve their full potential by gaining new skills through the provision of effective mentoring and training programs.
Continually review all aspects of the mine department to ensure that opportunities to add value and increase life of mine are identified and implemented.
Conducts performance review and appraisal of subordinates and gives feedback.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by immediate Supervisor.
Responsibility to the Company
In addition to the specific duties senior mining engineer also required to:
Adhere to the Company’s policies and procedures.
Act in an ethical and professional manner.
Stay current with developments in your field of work.
Promote staff cohesion and morale.
Support and implement various Company approved training and development activities.
Foster good relations between the Company and its Communities of Interest.
Promote the economic use of material resources and take proper care of the Company’s property: and Attend Company meetings and events, as required.
Occupational Health and Safety
Ensure safe work practices by attending compulsory safety courses and meetings, use of required PPE, incident/accident reporting and ensuring total adherence to all Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Policies, as well as other policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Effectively promote health and safety programs targeting zero harm work-related injuries and illnesses within the team.
Participation and involvement in safety communication and promotion programs Follow the OH&S directions from the head of department or supervisor.
Maintain a culture of safety awareness underpinned by an understanding of the principles of duty of care.
Qualifications and skills
Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering.
Experience
Minimum of 8 years working experience as a senior Engineer in the mining industry (preferably on a gold mine)
Skills/Knowledge Requirement
Computer literate in MS Office suite.
General understanding of reporting systems Time management, scheduling, and planning.
Report writing and budgeting.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are invited to submit their CV’s/Resume’s, submissions should adhere to the following guideline:
File name should be in this format: CV – YOUR FULL NAME
Write the words “SENIOR MINING ENGINEER” in the subject of your email.
Send your application via e-mail to: HR@buckreef.co.tz If you are not contacted by Buckreef Gold Company LTD within thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: security clearance; competency assessment; physical capability assessment, reference checking. Please forward your applications before 20th August 2023.
BEWARE OF CONMEN! Buckreef Gold does not receive money in exchange for job positions. Should you be asked for money in exchange for a job offer or suspect such activity, please report this immediately to Buckreef Management.
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