FUSHINE RESOURCES

JOB DESCRIPTION – MINING ENGINEER

Company: FUSHINE RESOURCES Position: Mining Engineer Department: Mining and Mineral Processing Reports to: Mine Manager / General Manager Location: Zimbabwe

1. Job Purpose

FUSHINE RESOURCES seeks a qualified and experienced Mining Engineer to oversee and coordinate mining operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective extraction of mineral resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for mine planning, production supervision, technical operations, and implementation of effective mining methods to maximise productivity and achieve the company’s production targets.

2. Key Duties and Responsibilities

* Develop and implement mine plans, production schedules, and mining strategies.
* Supervise daily mining operations and ensure that production targets are achieved.
* Conduct geological assessments and evaluate mineral deposits to determine the most effective extraction methods.
* Oversee drilling, blasting, excavation, loading, hauling, and mineral extraction activities.
* Monitor mining equipment performance and coordinate maintenance activities.
* Ensure compliance with Zimbabwe’s mining legislation, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
* Prepare technical reports, production reports, and operational performance assessments.
* Manage mining personnel and provide technical guidance to mining supervisors and workers.
* Identify opportunities to improve mining efficiency and reduce operational costs.
* Coordinate with geologists, surveyors, mineral processing engineers, and other technical personnel.
* Monitor mineral recovery, ore quality, and resource utilisation.
* Ensure proper implementation of occupational health and safety procedures at the mine.

3. Qualifications and Requirements

* Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
* Minimum of 5 years of relevant mining engineering experience.
* Strong knowledge of underground and/or open-pit mining operations.
* Experience in mine planning, drilling, blasting, and production management.
* Knowledge of mining equipment, mineral extraction techniques, and mine safety.
* Ability to interpret geological surveys, mining plans, and technical drawings.
* Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

4. Technical Skills

* Mine design and production planning.
* Mining software and engineering applications.
* Drilling and blasting management.
* Mineral resource evaluation.
* Mining equipment supervision.
* Occupational health and safety management.
* Technical reporting and cost control.

5. Performance Expectations

The Mining Engineer will be expected to:

* Achieve planned production targets.
* Improve operational efficiency and productivity.
* Maintain high safety standards.
* Minimise mining losses and operational costs.
* Ensure efficient utilisation of machinery and manpower.
* Support the company’s long-term mining development objectives.

6. Overall Responsibility

The Mining Engineer shall be responsible for providing professional technical expertise, supervising mining activities, developing effective mining plans, and ensuring that all mining operations undertaken by FUSHINE RESOURCES are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable Zimbabwean mining laws and regulations.

Prepared for: FUSHINE RESOURCES

This job description can be used as part of the company’s employment documentation and work-permit support documents. It should be adjusted to reflect the actual mining operation and the employee’s qualifications and duties.