Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Mining Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing mining operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative mining projects, utilise advanced engineering tools, and develop sustainable solutions within the industry. The position is paid and suitable for individuals with a strong background in systems engineering, project management, and mechanical knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive mine plans using CAD and AutoCAD software, incorporating system design principles and schematics.
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify operational issues and implement corrective measures.
- Manage projects related to mining operations, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints through effective project management techniques.
- Design and optimise systems involving programmable logic controllers (PLCs), MATLAB, Python, C++, and other programming tools to automate processes.
- Analyse data collected from laboratory tests and field measurements to inform decision-making processes.
- Utilise SolidWorks and GD&T principles for detailed mechanical design of equipment or infrastructure components.
- Collaborate with construction teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of mining projects based on construction experience.
- Perform systems engineering tasks to integrate various subsystems within the mining operation seamlessly.
- Prepare detailed schematics and technical documentation for system design and maintenance purposes.
- Apply mathematical skills to model processes, evaluate performance metrics, and optimise operational efficiency.
- Conduct laboratory experiments or field tests as required to validate engineering solutions.
Requirements
- Proven experience in systems engineering, project management, or related fields within the mining or construction industries.
- Strong mechanical knowledge combined with practical construction experience.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks; familiarity with Schematics is essential.
- Advanced data analysis skills using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools; experience with C++ is advantageous.
- Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and system design principles.
- Ability to perform root cause analysis effectively to troubleshoot operational issues.
- Experience with GD&T standards and laboratory testing procedures.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong mathematical background relevant to engineering applications.
- Effective communication skills for collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
This role offers an engaging environment where innovation meets practical application in the mining sector. We welcome applicants who are eager to contribute their expertise towards sustainable resource extraction while advancing their professional development within a dynamic industry setting.
Pay: £45,000.00-£110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
