Position: Mining Planning Engineer
Location: Zone 5 Mine Site, between Maun and Sehithwa, Ngamiland, Botswana
Closing Date: 27 May 2025
Overview:
JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd. is looking for a highly capable Mining Planning Engineer to join its underground mining team at the Zone 5 Mine Site. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Mine Planning Engineer to develop mine designs, schedules, and production plans that support long-term operational success and safety objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
-Develop short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans, including drill and blast designs.
-Use Deswik or equivalent software to optimize production schedules and layouts.
-Conduct stope optimization, sequencing, and mine design reviews to maximize productivity.
-Collaborate with operations, geology, and engineering teams to ensure alignment of plans and daily execution.
-Monitor performance against mine plans and recommend improvements in safety, cost, and productivity.
-Uphold documentation and compliance standards related to mine planning.
Requirements and Skills:
-Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
-Proven underground mine planning experience in mechanized mining environments.
-Strong working knowledge of Deswik or similar mine planning software.
-Experience in stope optimization, scheduling, and underground design.
-Solid understanding of mining operations, geology, and geotechnical considerations.
-Strong teamwork and communication skills to work across multidisciplinary teams.
-A safety-focused mindset and ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply today to be part of the JCHX team at Khoemacau Copper Mine Operations by emailing your resume to jchxjobs@jchxmc.com.
Deadline for submission: 27 May 2025.
Note: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Instructions:
- Write only the title of the position you are applying for in the email subject line.
- Attach your application as a single PDF document.