Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Project Engineer – Operations to join the Mining Department. We are in search of an 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

Responsibilities or duties

Reporting to the Coordinator – Projects, you will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of improvement initiatives across large-scale surface mining operations to improve productivity and project outcomes.

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

• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and timely reporting and investigation of incidents.
• Collaborate with respective production teams to deliver initiatives and integrate solutions into the project execution.
• Optimize processes, systems across the operation, aiming to reduce mining costs and improve project economics.
• Conduct in-depth data analyses to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement within the mining operations.
• Reconcile assumptions used in design and scheduling work against recent actual performance, implementing options to improve performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of all required reports.
• Assist in preparing business plans and budgets for required study work.
• Development and Implementation of long-term infrastructure design and execution details.

Qualifications or requirements

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

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
• Minimum of a Degree in Mining Engineering or related Engineering qualification.

Experience needed

• A minimum of four (4) years mining engineering experience. Experience in open pit operations will be added advantage.
• Proven experience with mine designing software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant engineering software.
• Must be a member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).Zambia business directory
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

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

• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and timely reporting and investigation of incidents.
• Collaborate with respective production teams to deliver initiatives and integrate solutions into the project execution.
• Optimize processes, systems across the operation, aiming to reduce mining costs and improve project economics.
• Conduct in-depth data analyses to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement within the mining operations.
• Reconcile assumptions used in design and scheduling work against recent actual performance, implementing options to improve performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of all required reports.
• Assist in preparing business plans and budgets for required study work.
• Development and Implementation of long-term infrastructure design and execution details.

• Mine designing software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Other relevant engineering software

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
• Degree in Mining Engineering or related Engineering qualification.
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).