DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mining Planning and Design:
- Develop detailed mine plans considering geological data, ore body characteristics, and operational constraints.
- Design and optimize pit configurations, haulage routes, and mining sequences to maximize ore recovery and minimize waste.
- Waste dump design and 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:
- Evaluate and select appropriate mining equipment and technologies for efficient extraction.
- Implement 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.
- Training of Junior Mining Engineers.
- Regulation and Compliance:
- Liaison with Internal Department, and Government Departments.
- Integrate 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 licence
Preferred:
- Postgraduate studies in one or more of Mineral Economics, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Mining Engineering
- Member of a Professional Mining or Geoscience Organisation
- DPIM UAV Drone License (Entrepreneurial or General level)
- DPIM Geologist License (General or Special Prospecting License)
- Able to drive a manual transmission vehicle
