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Introduction

The Maintenance & Projects engineer is responsible for assisting the Underground Mining Manager and the Engineering Manager with project implementation and effective maintenance of underground support services.

Job description

Location and reporting structure

• This position will be based at the Otjikoto Mine and will report directly to the Underground Mining Manager.

Engineering Maintenance

• Ensure maintenance according to B2Gold standards and Namibian legislation of infrastructure that supports UG Mining, including power supply, water supply, cement batching, dewatering, compressed air, diesel supply, and primary ventilation.
• Ensure a formal maintenance inspection and preventative maintenance program is in place for all Trackless Mobile Machines of contractor and owner.
• Compiling technical library to support infrastructure and equipment.

Project Engineering

• Complete technical studies and costing of underground mining projects, e.g. dewatering boreholes, underground dewatering and water supply, power supply, primary ventilation, escape way installations, etc.
• Project management of ad hoc engineering projects as required, from concept to tender to implementation and reporting.
• Engineering sign-off on technical commissioning of underground engineering installations.

Operational Requirements

• Review and inspect underground electrical, compressed air, dewatering, ventilation and other mechanical infrastructure and ensure alignment with Namibian legislation and B2Gold standards.
• Ensure that lifting equipment complies with legislation, is logged in a file, certificates are available and monthly inspections are conducted.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Ensure that the mining contractor's Trackless Mobile Machines complies with the Trackless Mobile Machines Specification Standard STD-ENG-MNT-005 by doing initial sign off and quarterly inspections.
• Ensure all underground mining electrical equipment has a pilot wire system in place and that the trailing cable pilot wire system is tested at intervals not exceeding 45 days.

Budgeting and Cost Control

• Develop annual engineering budgets for Underground Mining.
• Implement strategies for effective cost control.

Safety, Health and Environment

• Ensure compliance with all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with the Namibian Mining Act (Labour Act, Ordinance, Minerals Act, and Explosives Act) and Regulation clauses applicable to the work area.
• Actively participate in safety and/or toolbox meetings and conduct a monthly safety inspection of the work area based on the schedule set by Management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or National N6 Diploma with Government Certificate of Competency (NQF 8)
• Minimum five years working experience in a mining environment, of which at least two years should have been in a supervisory capacity
• Valid Code BE driver’s licence
• Experience in Engineering Maintenance is required
• Experience with construction, project management and execution will be an advantage
• Women and persons from marginalised communities are encouraged to apply

The company ONLY accept applications via their career portal. Interested candidates can apply via the link below:

Link: B2Gold Career Portal

Closing Date: 25 January 2024