Mine Engineer

The Mine Engineer coordinates activities related to mine design systems, programs, and processes, ensuring short- and long-term plans are aligned, production goals are achievable, and operations run efficiently and safely.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Independently prepare pit phase designs and short-term mine plans.
• Integrate short-term plans into long-term LOM plans to avoid bottlenecks.
• Analyze and interpret short-term plans to ensure alignment with operational objectives.
• Prepare monthly and weekly plans by coordinating activities and adjusting approaches as needed.
• Supervise daily survey work, drilling, and blasting to prioritize planning goals.
• Monitor and control mining activities, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare annual budgets and long-term plans with construction and operational schedules.
• Respond to internal and external requests; keep up-to-date with trends and technologies in mine design.
• Research and recommend process, technology, or methodology improvements.
• Prepare technical manuals, reports, and communication materials.
• Contribute to development of engineering policies and practices.
• Design drill patterns based on operational parameters.
• Conduct equipment studies to verify production targets.
• Ensure pit designs are correctly implemented in the field.
• Coordinate production surveying.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification or licensure in geology or mine surveying is preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in mining planning, preferably long-term planning.
• Experience with geological modeling, production planning, and resource optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management.
• Understanding of geostatistical methods and orebody modeling.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Dutch; Mandarin is considered an asset.
• Willingness to work at the Rosebel Gold Mines site, primarily in Brokopondo, on a rotational schedule of fourteen (14) consecutive working days, followed by seven (7) consecutive days off, in accordance with operational requirements.
• If selected, you will be required to submit a Police Clearance Certificate (“Bewijs van Goed Gedrag”). Please initiate the request at your respective District Commissariat.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated individual with proven experience in mine design systems, and a solid background in mine engineering, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Rosebel Gold Mines.

Click on Apply to submit your resume in English, cover letter, copy of your ID, and copy of your diploma/certificates for consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for the Mine Engineer role.

Why Join Rosebel?

At Rosebel Gold Mines, you’ll be part of a diverse, safety-focused, and results-driven team committed to excellence and continuous improvement. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture of respect and integrity.