{"id":5866,"date":"2025-10-20T16:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T16:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/chief-mining-engineer-at-barrick-gold-investments\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T00:14:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T00:14:10","slug":"chief-mining-engineer-at-barrick-gold-investments","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=5866","title":{"rendered":"Chief Mining Engineer at Barrick Gold Investments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VACANCY RE- ADVERTISEMENT: CHIEF MINING ENGINEER<br \/>\nLumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed employee for the positions of Chief Mining Engineer to join the versatile Mine Planning Team.\u00a0We are in search of individual who can champion Barrick\u2019s DNA by:<\/p>\n<p>Communicating\u00a0Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity<br \/>\nExhibiting a\u00a0Results-Driven\u00a0approach<br \/>\nDelivering solutions that are\u00a0Fit for Purpose<br \/>\nDedicating themselves to\u00a0Building a Sustainable Legacy<br \/>\nTaking\u00a0Responsibility and being Accountable<br \/>\nCommitting to\u00a0Zero Harm<br \/>\nCultivating strong and meaningful\u00a0Partnerships<\/p>\n<p>Zambia tourism packages<br \/>\nReporting to the\u00a0Manager \u2013 Technical Services, you\u00a0will be responsible for \u00a0providing technical leadership and direction to the mine planning team, ensuring that short-, medium-, and long-term plans are developed and executed efficiently in line with production targets, cost objectives, and safety standards.<br \/>\nYour duties will include but are not limited to the following:<\/p>\n<p>Waste dump management compliance to Design and Execution<br \/>\nCompliance and Monitoring: Ensure all waste dump activities comply with design specifications, regulatory requirements, and company policies.<br \/>\nDrive and conduct regular inspections and audits of waste dump sites to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.<br \/>\nMaintain accurate records and documentation related to waste dump operations and compliance activities. 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