Mining Engineer Job Vacancy - Senegal, West Africa

Job title: Mining Engineer

Minimum Experience: 3 Years

Location: SGO-Sabodala Mine Site, Senegal, West Africa

Last Date: 21st January 2016

Description:

Teranga is a Canadian-based gold company which operates the only gold mine and mill in Senegal, West Africa. Gold production is expected to average about 200,000 ounces annually at all-in sustaining costs in the lowest (best) quartile of industry costs allowing the Company to generate strong free cash flows. Beyond the Company’s mine plan are significant opportunities for organic growth through further exploration discoveries on its 246km² Mine License and highly prospective 1,055km² regional exploration package – located on an emerging gold belt.

This is a fly-in/ fly-out role: 8 weeks on / 4 weeks off roster with travel in company time or 6/3 roster with travel on employee's time.

Summary of Role

The Mine Engineering department is responsible for the planning, scheduling and tracking of all mining activities; preparation and distribution of budgets, forecasts and plans; collection of relevant data; interpretation and analysis of the data and management of data quality. Strong input to data interpretation for mine planning and scheduling and operational decision making is a key mandate of the department.

As the Mining Engineer reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will be a member of Teranga experienced Mining Engineering team to ensure the mining operation delivers ore to the ROM pad for processing at budgeted tonnes, grade and cost.

Areas of Responsibility

Drill & Blast

• Generate drill and blast designs with the aim to balance the competing needs between the following: Fragmentation, Powder Factor (ie cost) along with heave and movement of material (ie minimizing ore dilution)

• Working with production personnel, explosive’s contractor and geologists to ensure the above is achieved.

• Compiling and interpreting QAQC data to improve drill and blast performance

Mine Planning and Scheduling

• Responsible for mine planning and scheduling on site using MineSched software to produce practical production schedules to achieve forecast and budgeted targets.

• This includes short (2 weeks) and medium (monthly) term planning and scheduling.

• Delivery and documentation of the plans.

Production Reporting

• Responsible to ensure daily production across all the mining activities is captured and reported in a timely manner. This also includes validating and checking data to ensure its integrity.

• Responsible in collating data for the weekly, monthly and yearly reports.

• Assist in preparing data for generation of budgets.

Mine Design

• The use of Vulcan mining software to carry out the following as required:

• Pit Design modifications

• Waste Dump Designs

• Haul Road Designs

• Other Infrastructure Designs (e.g. Dams)

Haulage analysis

• Determine and analysis current haul cycles using historic data.

• Generating and optimising cycle times using Talpac Software for scheduling purposes.

Systems

• Contribute toward good communication within the Mining Department and other departments by developing and maintaining a team environment, which is conducive to two way communication.

• Contribute towards the maintenance of the image of a professional Service Department that is available to provide all services/ duties requested by other Departments.

• Provide assistance to other members of the Mining Department when requested.

• Propose work practice improvement and quality control.

Information

• Ensure the production of accurate and timely information for the site customers in compliance with instructions/ procedures for assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Completed Mining Engineering degree

• Minimum of three years’ experience in an operating open pit mine

• Good working knowledge of mining activities

• Experience in open pit drill and blast

• Demonstrated experience working with, coaching and mentoring employees with diverse backgrounds

• Strong software knowledge and skills: CAD, Vulcan, Minesched, Shotplus and Talpac is an asset

• Strong communication skills, ability to speak and write in English with French speaking skills an asset

• Ability to train less experienced members of the staff

• Ability to liaise and promote liaison between maintenance, mining and contracting personnel

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Our Vision, Culture & Values

• We are committed to a culture with a friendly and informal environment; dedicated and empowered people who want rewarding careers and the ability to make good decisions that positively impact the business.

• We are a fast-growing junior miner that offers career opportunities; the work is challenging and exciting with tremendous growth and challenge.

• Health and safety is one of our highest priorities – we have an exceptional record and strive to continuously improve all practices.

• We are committed to social responsibility, to our people, and to supporting and sustaining the local communities.

Teranga Promise to You

Teranga Gold offers a competitive remuneration package, including excellent medical and dental benefits and insurance for employees and their dependents. Teranga Gold also provides excellent on-site accommodations and amenities including meals and laundry services, single accommodation quads with en-suite facilities, tennis courts, a fitness centre, a grass soccer pitch, basketball courts, internet access

If you experience difficulties submitting your CV on line, please email your CV to the HR Team at Teranga Gold at recruitment@terangagold.com

For more details visit: Teranga Gold