Principal Mining Engineer page is loaded Principal Mining Engineer Apply locations Johannesburg, South Africa time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-013174 Main Purpose:Trafigura Mining Group (TMG) manages Trafigura operational mining assets, conducts technical due diligences and provides technical support to internal and external stakeholders. The group is geographically located in several offices in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Oceania.
TMG is looking for a Principal Mining Engineer to join the Technical Support Team. The Principal Mining Engineer will be responsible for conducting due diligence for internal stakeholders and support the various trading desks. They will be working as part of a multinational team of metallurgists, mining engineers and geologists. The position reports to the Head of Technical Support, TMG. The candidate will be preferably based in the Trafigura Montevideo office.Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:
• Provide written input to due diligence reports.
• Financial evaluation of mineral projects.
• Project site visits and interactions with and/or management of external consultants.
• Project risk assessments and mitigation.
• Liaise with trading teams on mineral project assessments.
Requirements
• Proficiency in mine design (familiarity with Datamine software is an advantage).
• Theoretical and applied technical knowledge in Mineral Resource Management disciplines: Geology, Geomechanics, Survey, Mine Planning, Metallurgy and Processing.
• Experience in project due diligence.
• Competency in project risk profiling and mitigation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-discipline technical team.
• Strong review and report writing skills.
• Ability to build financial models.
• Project Management with a drive to meet tight timelines.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English.
• University Degree qualifications in relevant discipline.
• Membership of a professional body. Able to be recognised as a Competent Person.
• Minimum 10 years practical operational experience preferably in underground base metal mines.
Key Relationships and Department Overview:Reporting to the Head of Technical Support.
About Us At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Metals and Minerals, Oil & Petroleum Products and Gas, Power and Renewables, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable.
We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. We are committed to responsible business practices and we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains.
A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds.
Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with over 12,000 people working across more than 60 offices. The Trafigura Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nalo Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
