Total 4 Full-time automation engineer job vacancies in kasibu

Seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and reliable Engineer – Mining who will be responsible for delivering all drill and blast engineering functions for the underground mine to ensure physicals are achieved in line with the life of mine plans and will report to the Senior Engineer – Mining.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Oversee the stoping process including preparation to execution of stope designs, reconciliation of completed stopes, and communicating stoping activities to operations and contractors
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers ensuring their compliance to company standards and regulations
• Prepare explosive reports and statutory requirements of drill and blast function-related requests of MGB, PNP, etc. in a timely manner
• Perform timely preparation of drill, charge designs, and stope notes to ensure that blasted stocks are maintained
• Guide junior and graduate Drill & Blast engineers through effective coaching and mentoring
• Monitor the consumables and coordinates requirements with the procurement team as needed
• Analyzes rock characteristics to predict fragmentation outcomes
• Utilize geological data to forecast fragmentation outcomes
• Apply statistical methods to validate fragmentation predictions
• Coordinate with geologists and engineers to optimize blast performance
• Utilize software tools to model blast scenarios and modifies blast parameters under supervision to improve efficiency as well as evaluates blast results against predefined benchmarksConducts safety assessments and identifies potential hazards in blast plans

About the role

OceanaGold are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and reliable Senior Engineer – Project Execution for a fixed term employment (2 years) who will be responsible in the execution and delivery of various projects planned to sustain mining operations and various external projects are completed safely, within an approved budget, and time frame. The role will assist the Section Superintendent in all areas of responsibilities within the section for the Business Services Department. The role will report to the Superintendent – Project Execution.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Adherence to OGPI procedures on Health and Safety having a strong commitment to  ensuring safe project execution. 
• Adherence to OGPI Contractor Management Procedures.
• Develop, manage, and lead a team of field engineers. 
• Provide oversight and administration to all projects being undertaken for the mining operations and community projects, this will include basic community infrastructure to major complex builds. 
•  Ensure all approved project construction plans are executed in accordance with specifications, schedule and budget requirements.
• Develop construction methodologies to ensure seamless execution, efficiency, provide scheduling opportunities, and properly manage risks involved in achieving target deliverables.
• Facilitate contingency measures for catch up opportunities to be able to complete projects within a specified schedule.  
• Establish and maintain engineering systems, appropriate checks and balances are in place to ensure procedural compliance and accuracy; and put in place appropriate communication tools to mitigate the risk of miscommunication, re-work, and loss.
• Maintain records of all projects under execution, providing an up-to-date database for management review. 
• Monitor the reporting of workplace incidents and hazards to ensure effective risk mitigation is maintained.
• Assist in the formulation and reviews of the document control system to ensure that applicability and effectiveness is achieved and that the quality is aligned with the OGC’s document control standard
• Timely generation of shift and weekly reports, contractor’s equipment and manpower timesheet verification, variation reports, and;  
•  Work with other departmental personnel, area owners, and end users to deliver the projects to everyone’s satisfaction. 

OceanaGold are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and motivated Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) who will be responsible for the implementation and supervision of systems required in ensuring the quality completion of mobile & equipment maintenance services and optimize the production and efficiency of mobile plant equipment by analyzing and reviewing processes, technologies, and equipment performance.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Engineering Design and Project Management
• Equipment and process Analysis
• Assist and coordinate in the condition monitoring analysis, and equipment troubleshooting to identify failure modes
• Making decisions on what maintenance type to use to manage various operating conditions and conduct final checking of equipment and recommends release
• Plan and estimate required hours of work and skills required to perform the task
• Responsible for the maintenance of organized and updated documentation for all maintenance works including safety documentation, work plans, maintenance records, tools and equipment inventories, and all other important data necessary for the records
• Provide reports and activity updates to Superiors and assists in ensuring the timely submission of all types of Mobile Maintenance reports
• Implement maintenance activities with the appropriate recording and reporting tools in place to mitigate the risk of any breakdown and reworks
• Review mechanical plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Ensures all work orders and maintenance logs are closed out when work is finished
• Formulate insights and recommendations for modification and enhancement to improve quality and efficiency
• Develops strategies that promote an increase in efficiency and productivity
• Inspection of mechanical equipment and facilities to meet standards set by law and by the Company
• Provide mechanical engineering discipline support to production, maintenance and project teams

Seeking three (3) suitably, qualified, and reliable Control System Engineers who will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Distributed Control System and conducting audit and monitoring of equipment control reliability. The role also entails representing the Company to all required permits, agencies, and partners. The role will report to the Electrical Superintendent.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the engineering, implementation, and maintenance of advance control applications under the Distribution Control System (DCS), Rockwell Automation (SCADA) and motor frequency drives (VFD)
• Perform CENTUM VP, SCADA and VFD maintenance
• Lead the design of measurement and control element devices, device signals and transmission media
• Perform industrial process measurement and control
• Support conceptual design of control and information systems and develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) in accordance with the design
• Assess plant facilities, process arrangement, and take lead role in troubleshooting any control system abnormalities and issues that may arise 
• Develop industrial process procedures for operations and maintenance team and the alignment of the control systems to maintenance processes and practices for managing spares, producing instructions and SOPs