Vacancy title:
Engineer - Medium Term Planning

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Barrick Mining Corporation

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 21 2025

Duty Station:
Kalumbila | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 7 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Engineer - Medium Term Planning at Barrick Mining Corporation

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed employees for the positions of Engineer - Medium Term Planning to join the versatile Mine Planning team. We are in search 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 Coordinator – Medium Term Planning, you will be responsible for delivery of the 6 month plan, 2 year budget, Life of Mine and Life of Assets mine plans. Ensure the safe, timely and cost efficient delivery of the Medium Term Mine Planning related services to the mine.

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

• Ensuring that all mine planning personnel comply with site and regulatory safety practices and procedures while promoting a culture of safety and productivity,
• With input from the Department Superintendents create the annual budget, 2 year plan and LOM plan along with its subsequent revisions. These revisions will ensure ore recoveries are maximised, equipment is utilised effectively and waste is dumped in a manner which allows progressive rehabilitation to occur,
• Assist in the production of regular updates of the 2 year plan,
• Assist the department superintendents in regular re-runs of pit optimisations to ensure maximum recovery of economic ore’
• Under the guidance of department superintendents be able to design pit, dump, haul road and other infrastructure designs which are appropriate to suit the needs of the mine planning team,
• Develop Fleet haulage models from 6 months to 2 years
• Assist in the production of CAPEX and OPEX models for all mine plans,
• With guidance from the department superintendents regularly assist with the updating of cut of grades based on the latest parameters and market demands as per Barrick Standards
• Track the performance of the Medium-Term Plans against actual plan performance,
• Ensure that environmental policies and strategies are incorporated into mining plans,
• Provide support to other mine planning disciplines when required,

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

• Minimum of full Grade 12 School Certificate 
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in open pit planning. Any drill and blast planning experience, UG mine planning experience and production experience maybe preferred but not required.
• A Degree in Mining engineering or related engineering discipline. 
• Prior use and understanding of mine design/scheduling software Deswik or Vulcan experience is preferred but Surpac is also accepted. 
• Knowledge of cost understanding, analysis and able to advise Management 
• Must have good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft windows applications.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.                                       

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 organisation

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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