Senior Project Engineer (expat) – Jwaneng Project, Botswana

Senior Project Engineer – Jwaneng Project, Botswana

The Redpath Advantage

Redpath is a premier full-service global underground mining contractor. Sixty years of experience, hard work and innovative thinking have positioned Redpath as a reliable solutions provider to the mining industry. We have the expertise, track record and qualifications to support any scope of work, even in the most remote parts of the world. We take pride in our superior service level and celebrate our employees - the heart of the company’s success.

Basic Function Of The Position

Redpath Botswana is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join the team on the Jwaneng Underground Project. This role is responsible for the full scope of planning, scheduling, and engineering site activities from concept to completion. Key responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on production progress, ensuring quality assurance and quality control, and overseeing risk and safety management. The successful candidate will also play a critical role in building and maintaining strong client relationships through accurate project tracking and ongoing communication with stakeholders.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain the Quality, Environmental and Mining Records for the project;
• Develop the short to medium term mine plans for the underground operation, ensuring all key mining physicals are achieved in line with the principles quarterly mine plan;
• All aspects of drill and blast design are reviewed for execution;
• All aspects of paste back fill design, reviewed for execution;
• Provide support with managing and prompting efficient Corrective actions for non-conformance
  
  

Key Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mining) or related field;
• Managers certificate of Competency or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years’ underground mining experience
• Underground time required is completed, to enable the obtaining of a First Class Mine Managers certificate of Competency or equivalent
• Minimum 10 Years’ experience managing Underground Projects;
• Driver’s License – Class C
• Experience needed on all mobile equipment for maintenance purposes.
• Knowledge and application of safe and reliable mechanical maintenance practices to
• maximize equipment availability and productivity;
• In-depth and extensive knowledge and application of contemporary underground mining practices to maximize safety and productivity.
• Extensive knowledge of safety standards and construction and maintenance implications and requirements particularly in relation to safety critical systems and equipment used in the construction of infrastructure
• Sound knowledge of managing and implementing project developments;
  
  

What We Can Offer

• FIFO from any capital city in Australia and New Zealand;
• Career paths through internal promotions;
• Competitive & attractive salary package
• Medical and travel insurance