Engineer 1 – UG Planning
About the role
Responsible for producing underground mine designs, schedules, and work packages that support production targets, meet mine plan budgets, and maximize the value of the underground orebody at Geita Gold Mine. Responsibilities: - Support Mine Planning Department systems that deliver mine plans for execution and maximize the value of the underground orebody - Deliver work packages required for the underground mine production department under the direction of the Senior Planning Engineer - Support effective planning of work, efficient and safe work practices, and monitoring of work practices - Analyze data related to short-term production, equipment performance, and safety metrics - Provide a safe work environment and comply with SHE & C plans and procedures - Develop and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, business partners, and other stakeholders - Support strategies to optimize the delivery of mine plans, designs, and work packages - Ensure delivery of work packages such as stope notes, development designs, and grout plans - Proactively communicate threats to budget delivery to the Senior Planning Engineer - Review potential stoping material when a grade control model is available to identify schedule gaps - Support and comply with standards, procedures, and guidelines for planning department tasks and ensure they are documented and controlled How to apply: Apply via: https://careers.anglogoldashanti.com/job/Geita-Engineer-1-UG-Planning-Geit/1449430833/
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering
- ERB professional registration
- Underground mining operational experience
- Mine design and scheduling software skills, including Deswik, Studio UG, Vulcan, and Aegis
- Mine planning knowledge
- Underground drill and blast knowledge
- Underground mine ventilation knowledge
- Technical skills in large-scale bulk and semi-selective underground mining
- Understanding of mining value and business-unit risk drivers
- Good communication and report writing skills