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KoBold Metals

KoBold Metals discovers the battery minerals containing Ni, Cu, Co, and Li critical for the electric vehicle revolution.

Senior Mine Engineer

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200Since 2019H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Zambia

Posted

87 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Senior Mine Engineer

KoBold Metals

• Reporting to the Chief Mine Engineer, the Senior UG Mine Engineer will lead the mine design efforts for KoBold’s Mingomba project, including pre-feasibility and feasibility engineering studies. • You will help to identify, design, and execute all mining engineering programs necessary to maximize the safety, feasibility, and value of our future mine. • In addition, you will be responsible for the strategy, implementation and execution of mine design strategies consistent with development plans and in coordination with operations teams. • You will also support all modeling work from district to mine scales in support of these goals. • You will be responsible for building and fostering a collaborative relationship to support synergies with surrounding operators. • You will join an outstanding team of geoscientists, data scientists, and software engineers. • You will be a core part of the project teams, supporting the advancement of the science and practice of exploration. • You will support the development of novel data collection and monitoring programs. • Working closely with geologists, hydrogeologists, and data scientists you will support construction of physics-based and data-driven models of the hydrogeology of our exploration sites and state-of-the-art water management strategies. • A key challenge will be to quantify uncertainties relevant to mining, and to identify efficient means for reducing these uncertainties as the project advances. • Conduct or support a full range of mine engineering functions, including: • Detailed design of Mingomba underground mine • Engineering trade-off studies • Cost estimation and economic analysis of alternatives • Preparation of technical documents including public disclosure documents for Mineral Resources and Reserves • Provide feedback to geological and geotechnical modeling as necessary. • Support both surface and underground facilities engineering • Apply KoBold’s Project Management standards to manage all aspects of projects • Work collaboratively across engineering disciplines and technical staff to develop the skills and procedures needed to effectively deliver mining engineering assignments • Serve as an internal technical resource and provide guidance and mentorship to junior-level staff. • Identify, develop, and follow through on value engineering opportunities • Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development. • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and conduct and adhere to KoBold’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • Minimum of 7 years relevant post qualification experience in engineering with an emphasis on underground mine planning, design and scheduling.
  • EIZ Certification (Preferred).
  • Experience working with multiple consultants within the mining industry.
  • Strong technical writing skills with experience writing technical reports.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and strategic planning skills
  • Experience utilizing mine planning, design and scheduling software packages such as MineScape, MineSight 3D, Vulcan, Surpac, Deswik, Datamine, Gemcom, Mine 2-4D, and EPS
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
  • Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
  • Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
  • Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors, drillers, and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by KoBold’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • The role will require travel to Mingomba and other KoBold project locations.

Benefits

  • We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all people.

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