{"id":10011,"date":"2026-04-14T08:34:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.priconsultants.com\/vacancies\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=10011"},"modified":"2026-04-14T08:34:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:34:07","slug":"engineering-manager-mining-operations","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.priconsultants.com\/vacancies\/job\/10011","title":{"rendered":"Engineering Manager \u2013 Mining Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Engineering Manager \u2013 Mining Operations<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Our client is seeking a highly experienced\u00a0<b>Engineering Manager<\/b>\u00a0to provide technical leadership and oversee all engineering activities within a mining operation. The successful candidate will act as the site technical authority, ensuring optimal plant availability, effective maintenance systems, and successful execution of capital projects. This role requires a hands-on engineering leader with strong underground mining and mineral processing exposure. The position offers an opportunity to drive operational excellence, safety performance, and continuous improvement across both mining and processing infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Key Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Lead the Engineering Department and act as technical expert supporting the General Manager.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Maintain and update engineering plans, systems, procedures, and technical standards.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Develop and manage engineering operational budgets, timelines, and project costs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Maintain an effective breakdown response system ensuring operational reliability.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Ensure\u00a0<b>plant availability above 95%<\/b>\u00a0through strong maintenance leadership.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Coordinate and oversee execution of all onsite CAPEX projects.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Drive research and development initiatives to improve operational performance and efficiency.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Collaborate with operational managers, suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Evaluate engineering work quality and confirm effectiveness of maintenance practices.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Determine departmental staffing, training, and development requirements.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Implement and enforce planned and preventative maintenance systems.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Manage spare parts strategy, critical stock levels, and procurement coordination.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and regulatory engineering requirements.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual engineering reports.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Maintain accurate engineering documentation and records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Minimum Qualifications &amp; Experience<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Bachelor\u2019s degree in mechanical<b>, Electrical, or Production Engineering<\/b>\u00a0(mandatory).<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Minimum\u00a0<b>10 years\u2019 engineering experience<\/b>, preferably within mining or mineral processing environments.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Minimum\u00a0<b>5 years\u2019 experience as an Engineering Manager<\/b>\u00a0or in a senior engineering leadership role.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Minimum\u00a0<b>7+ years underground conventional mining engineering experience<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Demonstrated experience with\u00a0<b>vertical and incline shaft servicing and maintenance<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Strong exposure to\u00a0<b>plant, crushing, and flotation maintenance operations<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Proven experience managing\u00a0<b>capital projects, engineering controls, and systems<\/b>\u00a0(MS Projects advantageous).<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Solid knowledge of\u00a0<b>mine infrastructure<\/b>, including electrical and mechanical systems.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Experience implementing\u00a0<b>planned and preventative maintenance systems<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Strong safety systems and safety control experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Key Competencies<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Excellent leadership and organizational skills.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Strong interpersonal and communication skills.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Sound knowledge of engineering suppliers and service providers.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Self-motivated with a proactive and solutions-driven approach.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Postgraduate qualifications will be considered advantageous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Interested and suitably qualified and experienced candidates to send through their CVs to\u00a0<a title=\"mailto:hkanjee@priconsultants.com\" href=\"mailto:hkanjee@priconsultants.com\" data-linkindex=\"0\">hkanjee@priconsultants.com<\/a>\u00a0no later than Monday 20<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0of April 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Regrettably only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":5344,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_application":"hkanjee@priconsultants.com","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[235],"job-types":[114],"class_list":["post-10011","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job_listing_category-engineering","job_listing_type-available","job-type-available"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Engineering Manager \u2013 Mining Operations - PRI Vacancies<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.priconsultants.com\/vacancies\/job\/10011\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Engineering Manager \u2013 Mining Operations - PRI Vacancies\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Engineering Manager \u2013 Mining Operations Our client is seeking a highly experienced\u00a0Engineering Manager\u00a0to provide technical leadership and oversee all engineering activities within a mining operation. 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