Senior Project Engineer

 NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY: SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

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Position Title: Senior Project Engineer

Reports to: Site Manager

Site: Kalumbila

We are excited to announce unique career opportunities for our Kalumbila Site. If you’re passionate about making a significant impact and joining a dynamic Team, we want to hear from you! 

Job Summary

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing mining operations to achieve targets safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. 

The role focuses on technical functions, production scheduling, equipment utilization, and continuous improvement of mining processes.

Key Responsibilities

• In charge of the Technical team in the Engineering department, Plan and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly mining activities and reports.

• He will lead and be responsible for all site Engineering functions and work in conjunction with the production team.

• Optimize equipment utilization (e.g., excavators, dump trucks, loaders) 

• Analyze production data and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency 

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations 

• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime 

• Prepare and present production reports and forecasts 

• Implement cost-control measures to improve operational efficiency 

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within mining operations 

• Ensure adherence to company policies and statutory mining regulations. 

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Key Competencies

• Maximum Equipment Utilisation

• Production optimization 

• Data analysis and reporting 

• Problem-solving and decision-making 

• Strong communication and teamwork 

• Safety awareness and risk management 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field 

• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) is an added advantage 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mining operations (open pit ) 

• Knowledge of mine planning and scheduling software (e.g., Surpac, Datamine, MineSched) 

• Strong understanding of surface mining operations and interpreting designs

• Familiarity with Zambian mining regulations and safety standards. 

Application Details

Qualified candidates are invited to email their detailed CV ONLY, to info@jvchantete.com, using the subject line: “Senior Project Engineer - Kalumbila ” 

Closing Date: 12 August 2026