B2Gold Corp., headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is the world’s new largest gold producer. Founded in 2007, B2Gold today operates three gold mines and has a strong portfolio of exploration and development project assets in various countries, including Mali, Namibia, Philippines, Colombia.
POSITION: Principal Underground Production Engineer
Apply Before: December 29, 2024
Description of the offer
Tasks and responsibilities:
The Senior Underground Production Engineer provides support to the underground project by technically managing all drilling, blasting and ancillary activities to ensure optimal and safe recovery of cut blocks. The role is to ensure the successful and efficient execution of underground mining operations while maintaining safety and operational standards. The Senior Underground Production Engineer is also responsible for leading and mentoring the engineering team, contributing to continuous improvement efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve production goals and maintain a safe working environment.
The position will be based at the Fekola site in Mali.
Specific tasks:
Responsibilities
- Compliance with B2Gold’s Golden Rules and Malian mining regulations.
- Support for the development and implementation of LHS security policies (drilling, blasting, CMS survey).
- Continuing safety training for yourself and the team.
- Carrying out internal audits, identifying and managing risks, and implementing corrective measures.
- Active participation in safety meetings and monthly inspections of work areas.
- Supervising the application of PPE and practicing safety leadership by example.
- Management of LHS designs, reserves optimization and development of drill and blast models.
- Training and mentoring junior engineers and supporting continuous improvement of operations.
- Analysis of QC/CA data to improve the management of undercutting, excess rock and explosion fragmentation.
- Collaboration with external suppliers and monitoring of LHS trends and technologies.
- Coaching engineers to develop technical skills and ensure effective communication of LHS instructions.
- Managing team discipline and seeking development opportunities.
- Compliance with environmental and sustainability policies, management of environmental risks and reporting of non-compliance.
- Work in a socially responsible and ethical manner, with a commitment to safety and environmental protection.
Job Profile
Skills and Job Requirements:
- Diploma in Mining Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in underground hard rock mining, with at least 3 years of experience in production drilling and blasting activities
- Strong knowledge of underground mining techniques, including longhole ring design, explosives and blasting, and mining regulations
- Experience supervising production drilling and blasting engineers and managing LHS designs
- Leadership and mentoring skills
- Strong English skills
- Valid driving license
- Excellent command of mining design software: Deswik Suite
- B2Gold uses Deswik for underground mine planning and scheduling.
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