Chief Mining Engineer

The role

Lead the full mine design, planning and production scheduling for the Mingomba underground copper project in Zambia, including pre-feasibility and feasibility studies. Own mine modelling work and coordinate with engineering, construction and operations teams.

What you will do

• Perform strategic mine design and engineering analyses, including mine design sequencing and scheduling with KoBold's software tools
• Detailed design of the Mingomba underground mine
• Lead integration of mine technical and productivity inputs into the design
• Engineering trade-off studies, cost estimation and economic analysis of alternatives
• Prepare technical documents, including public disclosure documents for Mineral Resources and Reserves
• Provide feedback to geological and geotechnical modelling
• Support surface and underground facilities engineering
• Apply KoBold's Project Management standards to projects
• Lead and manage service providers giving specialist technical input
• Mentor junior staff and serve as internal technical resource

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or closely related discipline
• Minimum 15 years relevant post-qualification experience in engineering, with emphasis on underground mine planning, design and scheduling
• Experience working with multiple consultants in the mining industry
• Familiarity with international mining standards NI 43-101 and JORC
• Experience in early-stage project development, managing project teams and technical/financial studies
• Understanding of the roles and contributions of other technical disciplines
• Strong technical writing skills, including writing technical reports
• Strong organizational, analytical and strategic planning skills
• Experience with mine planning software such as MineScape, MineSight 3D, Vulcan, Surpac, Deswik, Datamine, Gemcom, Mine 2-4D or EPS
• Effective communication with engineering and non-engineering audiences
• Strong self-leadership and ability to interact persuasively with clients, regulators and staff at all levels
• Ability to work independently and lead junior team members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to exploration projects around the world

Before you apply

• Preference given to candidates legally authorized to work in the listed countries, though others may be considered

About the company

KoBold is an AI-native mineral exploration, mine development and technology company, privately held and operating exploration programs in eight countries. Its first discovery, the Mingomba high-grade copper deposit in Zambia, is being developed into a world-class project.