Responsibilities
* Conducting preliminary surveys of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, geologists, geophysicists, other mineral scientists, and engineers to determine the resources present, the feasibility of extracting the reserves, and the design and development of the extraction process.
* Preparing operation and project cost estimates and production schedules, and reporting progress, production, and costs compared to budget.
* Determining the most suitable methods of ore extraction taking into account factors such as depth of overburden, and attitude and physical characteristics of deposits and surrounding strata.
* Preparing plans for tunnels and chambers, location and construction of mine shafts, layout of mine development, and the application of appropriate mining techniques, often using computer modeling.
* Assessing the natural, technical, financial, and safety risks associated with the phases of project development, construction, and operations.
* Determining the safety of processes, order of extraction, and safety of mine walls, evaluating the risk of slippage, and advising on the prevention of slippage and rock falls.
Desired Experience & Qualification
* At least 2 years post-qualification experience.
* A degree in Mining Engineering or related qualification.
* Below age of 44.
* Exceptional command of the English language.
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