Engineer, Load & Haul Optimization

28 May 2026 Engineer, Load & Haul Optimization at First Quantum Mineral

• The incumbent will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. • Assist in the management and control of Load & Haul operational budgets through collaboration in budget development, cost forecasting, performance tracking, and analysis of operational, statistical, and financial data to support productivity optimization and cost efficiency initiatives. • Identify operational inefficiencies and develop data-driven improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and cost performance. • Support implementation and tracking of operational improvement projects across Load & Haul activities. • Conduct short-haul evaluations, haul route optimization, and dump strategy assessments to improve equipment productivity. • Support operational forecasting and productivity modelling exercises. • Tracking or analysis of equipment to ensure there is optimum usage and advise subordinates in the pit where there is found to be excessive under/over utilization of equipment. • Any duties as required by Management • Grade 12 Certificate • Degree in Mining/Mineral Science or any related or equivalent mining qualification • Valid Blasting License • First Aid Certificate • Driver’s License • ZAQA Qualifications • 5 years’ relevant experience in open pit mining is required, of which 3 years’ should be at a supervisory level