Mining Engineer @ Fast Freedom Life

Job Description

Mining engineers design, construct and operate mine and quarry workings to extract coal, metals such as copper, iron or zinc and non-metals such as salt, sand, clay or phosphates. Their work may be concerned with deep mines, surface (opencast) mines or quarries. They are sometimes known as quarry engineers.

Job description

In open-cast coal mines, mining engineers have a range of responsibilities aimed at efficiently and safely extracting coal from the earth. Here's an overview of the typical job responsibilities:

1. Mine Planning and Design: Develop detailed plans for the extraction of coal from open-cast mines, considering factors such as the deposit's depth, thickness, quality, and geotechnical characteristics. This involves designing the layout of mining pits, haul roads, and waste dumps.
2. Geological Assessment: Interpret geological data to identify coal seams, assess their continuity and quality, and anticipate potential geological hazards such as faults, fractures, and ground stability issues.
3. Equipment Selection and Deployment: Select appropriate mining equipment, such as excavators, draglines, trucks, and conveyor systems, based on the mine's production requirements, geology, and operational constraints. Coordinate the deployment and maintenance of mining machinery to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
4. Drilling and Blasting Operations: Design drilling and blasting patterns to fragment overburden and expose coal seams for extraction. Optimize blasting techniques to minimize environmental impacts, control vibration levels, and ensure worker safety.
5. Coal Extraction and Handling: Oversee coal extraction operations, including the loading, hauling, and stockpiling of coal. Monitor production rates, equipment performance, and coal quality to maximize efficiency and meet production targets.
6. Safety Management: Implement safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel involved in mining operations. Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations to identify hazards and prevent accidents.
7. Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits governing open-cast mining operations. Implement measures to minimize air and water pollution, mitigate land disturbance, and rehabilitate mined areas through revegetation and land reclamation.
8. Monitoring and Control: Utilize monitoring systems and technologies to track key performance indicators, such as coal production, equipment utilization, and environmental parameters. Implement control measures to optimize mining operations and address any deviations from planned targets.

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Keyskills:   mining operations safety management mineral economics iron ore mineral processing surface mining inspection mining engineering mine planning surpac