Mining Engineer – Intern

Job description

Job Description

                                                                       INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – MINING ENGINEER  

Lumwana Mining Company is offering internship program to highly motivated and committed persons to join the versatile mining team and to gain industrial experience in Mining Engineering We are in search of individuals 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 Senior Production Engineer, the Interns will undergo Intensive training to equip them with knowledge to perform basic drill & blast functions while gaining practical experience in the open cut mines in mining department.

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

The Intern growth plan may include coaching in design, plan, monitor and report on all Drill & Blast activities to ensure productive and efficient mining operations
Undertake Drill and Blast related project studies and investigations, monitoring, wall control blasting trials, initiation designs, mine to mill analysis, and other related projects.
Be able to verify, analyse, and report blast performance data.
Assist in ensuring that holes are drilled to planned depth, location and inclination desired blast results.
Utilise established systems to update production data associated with drilling and blasting activities.
Provide support to undertake Drill and Blast related project studies and investigations
Provide support to carry out and report QA/QC on the Drill and Blast Process
Developing a good understanding of initiation designs and ensure they are executed to standard
Proactive attitude to ensuring the drill and blast QAQC to achieve the daily, weekly and monthly production targets.

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

Must have a Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
Minimum Degree in Mining Engineering or relevant field
Having worked for an explosives company will be added advantage
Drive to learn and develop your skills and experience as a Mining Engineer
Be physically fit and be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent computer skills and should be willing to learn.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 colleague.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation.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