Mining Engineer at Zigma Limited

Zigma Limited is an independent, indigenous energy company in Nigeria. Zigma’s mission, under its CEO Funmi Ogbue, is to become the first female-led ‘mini-major’ with interests in the upstream, midstream and downstream energy sectors, first in Nigeria and then in Africa more widely. Aligning with Funmi’s passion for improving local communities, Zigma will place Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies at the heart of its operations and aims to become a champion for the responsible development of African energy projects–at the same time as delivering significant value to its investors and partners.

Too often, women and children in Africa suffer the worst from the over-zealous exploitation of energy resources. Zigma believes this should stop. Join us on our journey.  Use the menu below to find out more about becoming a partner, an investor or a team member.  You can find out more about our current projects and partners by using the links here. Together, we will show that responsible, thoughtful behaviour can make a difference.  And deliver long term economic benefits to our investors, countries and our communities. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mining Engineer

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time

About the job

• This is a full-time on-site role for a Mining Engineer based in Abuja. The successful candidate will lead and manage our mining operations across all stages of development. 
• This includes mine planning, designing extraction methodologies, and executing mining operations while managing resources and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. 
• The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize extraction processes, improve operational efficiency, and maximize resource recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mining plans and extraction strategies
• Oversee daily mining operations and supervise technical staff
• Collaborate with geologists for mineral resource estimation and evaluation
• Monitor production outputs and quality control processes
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and environmental regulations
• Optimize mining processes to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders
• Stay current with industry trends and technological advancements in mineral extraction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related field; Master's degree will be added advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mining operations
• Proven expertise in mineral resource evaluation and estimation
• Strong knowledge of mining techniques
• Experience with mining software
• Familiarity with environmental impact assessment and mitigation strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent project management and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and teamwork capabilities
• Professional certification or membership in relevant geological or mining associations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online