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• Mining Engineer
• Momentum Mining Services Limited
• Full-time
• Solwezi, Northwestern, Zambia
• 3w ago
• Momentum Mining Services Limited

is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified Mining Engineer to join its operations in Solwezi. This is a senior technical role responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing mining activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in open-pit mining operations and be capable of delivering projects in accordance with client requirements, industry best practices, and statutory safety standards.

Key responsibilities.

• Mine Planning and Production

Develop and implement short, medium, and long-term mine plans to achieve production targets.

Monitor daily mining activities to ensure adherence to approved mine designs and production schedules.

Optimize mining methods, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency to maximize productivity while minimizing costs.

Ensure compliance with approved pit designs, haul road standards, and mining sequences.

• Operational Management

Coordinate daily mining operations with supervisors, contractors, and equipment operators to ensure efficient execution of work plans.

Monitor equipment performance and recommend operational improvements to enhance productivity.

Provide technical guidance and support to site personnel on mining methods and best practices.

Assist in forecasting production requirements and resource allocation.

• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

Promote and enforce compliance with all company, client, and statutory health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Investigate operational incidents and implement corrective and preventive measures.

Foster a strong safety culture through continuous engagement and adherence to safe work practices.

• Technical Support and Compliance

Prepare and review mine designs, drilling and blasting plans, production reports, and technical documentation.

Ensure mining activities comply with regulatory requirements, client specifications, and company standards.

Analyse production data and recommend improvements to enhance operational performance.

Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs.

• Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as the technical liaison between the Company and the Client on mining-related matters.

Work closely with survey, geology, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure alignment of mining activities.

Participate in client meetings and provide technical updates on project performance and operational progress.

• Documentation and Reporting

Prepare accurate daily, weekly, and monthly production and operational reports.

Maintain comprehensive records of production performance, equipment utilization, and operational metrics.

Review and interpret mine plans, survey information, and technical drawings to guide site execution.

• Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering.

Registered with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).

A minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience with a major mining contractor in an open-pit mining environment.

Sound knowledge of mine planning software and mining engineering principles.

If you are suitably qualified, experienced, and possess the required skills to excel in this role, kindly send your

• CV and certified copies
• of your qualifications, including your
• Grade 12 Certificate
• , to
• careers@momentumzambia.com
• with the subject line
• Mining Engineer-Momentum Mining

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• Momentum Mining Services Limited