Senior Underground Mine Engineer

KoBold Metals is a leading independent mineral exploration company focused on utilizing AI technology for mineral exploration. The Senior Underground Mine Engineer will lead mine design efforts for the Mingomba project, ensuring safety and feasibility while collaborating with a team of geoscientists and data scientists.

Responsibilities:

• As a technical lead, perform strategic mine design and engineering analyses, including mine design sequencing & scheduling utilizing Deswik software suite
• 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

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
• 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
• EIZ Certification