Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.

As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Mid Term Mine Planning Engineer, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing safe, efficient and optimized mine plans for underground operations. He/she will play a key role in short- and medium-term planning, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. The position requires close collaboration with the technical (geologists, geotechnical engineers, topographers) and operational teams. The ideal candidate will be expected to demonstrate technical rigor and proactivity in a dynamic mining environment. The function is essential to achieving the company's production and profitability goals

He/She will have, among others, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive):

Develop and implement underground mining block plans and schedules. This includes designing extraction sequences, planning mining infrastructure, and developing realistic production schedules aligned with the company's strategic objectives. These plans will also have to be adjusted according to technical or operational constraints.
Carry out the design of the stope sites and carry out reconciliations. This includes modeling logging sites using specialized software, analyzing gaps between planned and completed, and incorporating lessons learned to improve future designs. It is essential to optimize recovered grades while minimizing dilution.
Ensure that mining designs comply with safety, environmental and regulatory standards. This includes systematically checking mine plans to ensure that they comply with local regulations, environmental requirements, as well as internal safety standards. It is also expected to collaborate with HSE departments for regulatory audits or inspections.
Provide ongoing technical support to underground operations. This includes daily assistance to field supervisors, solving technical problems that arose during extraction, and adjusting plans according to changing geological or mechanical conditions in the terrain.
Conduct regular underground site inspections and safety audits. This includes actively participating in field visits, identifying risks, writing inspection reports, and making recommendations to improve the safety and efficiency of mining operations.
Actively participate in risk assessments. This includes systematically analyzing planned activities to identify potential hazards, contributing to the development of mitigation measures, and incorporating the findings into mine planning.
Collaborate with internal technical stakeholders. This includes maintaining strong and constructive relationships with geologists, geotechnical engineers, topographers, and other stakeholders, to ensure design that is integrated and consistent with field data and operational constraints.
Analyze production data to improve future designs. This includes interpreting performance data, comparing with forecasts, and identifying discrepancies in order to adjust design models to maximize efficiency and profitability.
Ensure clear communication of mine plans to operational teams. This includes presenting plans and technical instructions at planning meetings or daily briefings, and writing technical papers and reports.
Participate in the continuous improvement of mine planning methods and tools. This includes technology watch on new software tools, optimization of planning processes, and participation in internal initiatives to innovate or digitalize mining operations

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Hold a degree in mining engineering, or equivalent, issued by a recognized institution.
Have previous experience in a similar position in an underground environment, or have relevant experience with the desire to be trained in underground mine planning.
Proficient in mine planning software, including Deswik CAD and Deswik Sched.
Working knowledge of drilling and blasting software, as well as mining data analysis tools, is an asset.
Have a good command of French, both oral and written; Knowledge of English is a definite advantage.

Technical skills.

Mastery of mining engineering principles applied to underground environments.
Proven skills in stope design and block planning.
Ability to interpret and use geological, geotechnical and topographic data.
Strong understanding of mine safety standards and environmental practices.
Proficiency in the use of specialized software: Deswik, AutoCAD, drilling/blasting software, etc.
Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
Skills in writing technical reports and presenting information to stakeholders.

Attitude and behaviour

Safety orientation : Demonstrate exemplary workplace safety behaviour at all times.
Proactivity : Be able to anticipate problems, propose innovative solutions and take relevant initiatives.
Team Spirit : Work collaboratively with the various operational and technical teams.
Rigor : Demonstrates precision and discipline in the execution of tasks and data analysis.
Flexibility : Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and changing priorities in the field.
Communication : Ability to clearly convey technical information and maintain a constructive dialogue with all stakeholders.
Commitment : Show a strong motivation to contribute to the company's performance objectives and to develop skills on an ongoing basis.

KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC, its representatives and its workers do not receive any compensation or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process (application submission, application processing, tests and interviews for employment, medical examinations for employment, or induction, etc.).

Any act or attempted act of corruption must be reported through our web portal : https://glencore.raisingconcerns.org/ or by phone at: +243 970 174 000 and will be severely punished.

Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.

Engineer - Mine Design