Job: Principal Mining Engineer, Scott Wilson

Employer: Scott Wilson
Posted: 07 Jan 2009
Reference: JW/CHE-DS/MINP
Contact: Miss Jo Webb
Location: Basil Close, Chesterfield
Sector: Consultancy,
- International,
- Minerals and Cement
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Position: Principal Mining Engineer
Salary: Competitive salary & benefits

About Us

Scott Wilson Mining provides services to the mining industry at all stages of project development from exploration and resource evaluation through finance and development to permitting, operation, closure and rehabilitation of mine sites.

About the Role

As Principal Mining Engineer you'll be responsible for ensuring the application of the highest professional standards in all aspects of providing top quality consultancy services to our clients.

You'll be working on project reviews involving the full range of mine design, production planning and economic evaluations. You'll be working in a collaborative team environment with professional geologists, metallurgists, environmental scientists, and other senior scientists to provide comprehensive technical support and advice to clients. You'll also be responsible for mentoring and developing department staff through job training and work experience.

You'll work on projects involving all types of commodities, mining methods and systems, and in all geographic regions.

About You

At this level you should be Chartered or a Professional Engineer, have a BSc (or equivalent) in Mining Engineering and be highly experienced in the mining industry.

Your career should show progressive advancement with experience in production engineering, life of mine planning and design, economic evaluations, budgeting, operations supervision and ideally new project development.

The position will be based in the UK, however, regular international travel will be required.