Coordinator Long Term Planning

Job description

Job Description

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed employees for the positions of Engineer – Coordinator Long Term Planning to join the versatile Mine Planning Team. We are in search of individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
Committing to Zero Harm
Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Superintendent – Strategic Planning, you will be responsible for delivery of the LOM budget plan and Life of Assets mine plans, ensuring alignment with Company Strategic Objectives.  Your key focus will be to ensure the safe, timely and cost-efficient delivery of all  services related to Long Term Mine Planning.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Develop annual Budget and LOM plans that optimise company targets and support cost and financial modelling
Regularly adjust the long-term plans and targets based on achieved mining and new data
Develop and optimize the LOM fleet using the relevant software (Deswik LHS)
Assist in preparing mineral reserves reports (NI-14-101)
Assist with scoping and pre-feasibility study work for potential mineral projects.
Prepare mineral reserve estimates that comply with international standards.
Assist in running optimisations and option scenarios as required for new and existing ore bodies
Prepare cost effective and production efficient pit and dump designs for Medium Term and Short-Term planning Prepare supporting designs such as RoM pads and haul road layouts.
Determine cut-off grades
Monitor actual and design pits to ensure achievement of design criteria.
Propose and review changes (geotechnical, technological, and the like) that improve the long-term output of the operation
Ensure that the mine planning group are providing the required level of service to mine operations and projects
Ensure that environmental policies and strategies are incorporated into mining plans,
Ensure training plans for employees are in place and regularly monitored and reappraised
Ensure compliance to all statutory regulations and procedures

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

Full Grade Twelve (12) Certificate.
Minimum of Bachelor of Mining Engineering.
Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in the mining industry.
Must have experience in planning large open pit mines, Mine Planning, Design and Production Engineering.
Ability to mentor and upgrade the skills of Short-Term Planning (STP), Medium Term Planning (MTP) Engineers and the rest of the team.
Must be proficient in Deswik scheduling software, Evolution and Vulcan planning software.
Must display initiative and teamwork skills.
Must have avalid driver’s license.
Experience in using mine optimization software including but not limited to Whittle 4x.
Must be proficient in Microsoft office suite package.
Competence in technical report writing will be an added advantage.
 Must be a member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)

What We Can Offer You

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.