DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mining Planning and Design:
• Assist in preparing and updating detailed mine plans based on geological data, ore body characteristics, and operational constraints.
• Support the design and optimization of pit configurations, haulage routes, and mining sequences to enhance ore recovery and minimize waste.
• Contribute to waste dump design and monitor the control of Acid Mine Drainage. - Operational Oversight:
• Monitor and analyze day-to-day mining operations, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with mining supervisors and operators to implement best practices and address operational challenges.
• Assist with record keeping and reporting of mining activities. - Equipment Selection and Optimization:
• Collaborate in evaluating and selecting appropriate mining equipment and technologies for efficient extraction.
• Support strategies to optimize equipment performance, reduce downtime, and enhance productivity. - Budgeting and Cost Control:
• Contribute to the development of mining budgets and cost estimates.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to control and reduce operational expenses. - Safety and Environmental Compliance:
• Champion safety protocols and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Implement environmentally sustainable practices, minimizing the impact of mining activities on the surrounding ecosystem and local community. - Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including geologists, surveyors, environmental engineers, and mining contractors.
• Provide clear and concise reports to management on mining performance, challenges, and opportunities. - Regulation and Compliance:
• Assist in liaising with Internal Department, and Government Departments.
• Support Integration of the Life of Mine Plan to ensure alignment with legal requirements and submit the Government mine plan to the relevant authorities.
• Assist and monitor mining operations, including recording, and submitting mining report to ensure compliance with legal requirements. - Other projects specified by the Mine Planning Superintendent or Senior Mining Engineer.
Qualifications
Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (or related field)
• First Aid Certificate
• Thailand-approved manual vehicle license.
Preferred
• Postgraduate studies in one or more of the following: Mineral Economics, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Mining Engineering.
• Member of a Professional Mining or Geoscience Organization.
• DPIM UAV Drone License. (Entrepreneurial or General level)
• DPIM Geologist License. (General or Special Prospecting License)
• Able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
