Mining Engineer
Job Summary
The role requires regular field supervision, sound engineering judgement and close coordination with geology, processing, maintenance, and health and safety personnel
Job Description
Strategic Development Mining Company (SDMC) is a Liberian mining company engaged in alluvial mining under a Class B mining licence issued by the Government of Liberia. The company seeks to develop its mineral resources through efficient operations, responsible resource management, workforce development and constructive relationships with host communities.
Position purpose
Plan and coordinate safe, efficient alluvial mining, matching excavation and material delivery to geological information, plant capacity and approved operating boundaries.
Principal responsibilities
· Prepare short and medium term mine plans, excavation sequences, production schedules and equipment requirements using geological and survey information.
· Coordinate stripping, selective excavation, haulage, stockpiling and feed delivery; control dilution and unnecessary material movement.
· Assess equipment productivity, haul routes, drainage and excavation conditions; obtain specialist advice where ground or water risks exceed available competence.
· Coordinate with geologists on deposit boundaries and material classification, and with the washing plant supervisor on feed consistency and processing capacity.
· Monitor volumes mined, hours worked, fuel use, downtime and unit costs; investigate variances and recommend practical improvements.
· Integrate progressive rehabilitation and water management into work plans with the responsible environmental personnel.
· Conduct field inspections, explain safe operating procedures and suspend activities where conditions present an immediate danger.
· Maintain mine plans, daily production records and monthly operating reports; verify operations remain within approved boundaries.
· Prepare wet-season operating contingencies, including alternative access, pumping priorities and triggers for suspending affected work.
· Check excavation levels and gravel extraction against survey control; arrange updated measurements before closing completed mining blocks.
· Agree how volumes will be measured and distinguish bank, loose and processed quantities when comparing mining and plant figures.
· Schedule topsoil stripping separately from other material and identify suitable storage areas for later rehabilitation.
· Lead daily coordination meetings to resolve feed shortages, equipment conflicts and access constraints.
· Prepare practical improvement proposals supported by field measurements, estimated costs and expected operating benefits.
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