Chief Engineer

Job Location: Eritrea, East Africa
Job Closing Date: 17 November 2026
Salary: Market Related
Contract Period: Definite (2 Years)

Introduction to Bisha Mining Share Company

BMSC is an Eritrean company formed for the development and operation of the Bisha Mine in western Eritrea, Africa. The Bisha Mine is a high-grade copper, gold, silver and zinc mine that commenced production in February 2011. The Bisha Mine has received continuous support from the Eritrean government, who granted the Company's mining license in January 2008. The project is the first modern mine in Eritrea.

After two years of low-cost gold production, the Bisha Mine transitioned to low-cost, high-grade copper production in 2013. Starting in 2016, Bisha also produces zinc concentrate. Further resource potential exists at depth and from nearby discoveries within the Company's licensed areas.

The site is a well-established site with excellent catering and recreational facilities. The site also offers Wi-Fi internet coverage throughout the village as well international TV and a full gymnasium. Security ranks with best in the world and employees mountain bike freely. Expatriates work a roster of 6 weeks on and 3 weeks off; we offer on-site medical services as well as company medical, accident death and disability and life insurance (employee only); Employees are provided with private rooms with en-suite toilet and shower facilities; Working hours at Bisha are Monday to Saturday from 6am to 6pm with a one-hour lunch break and Sundays from 6am to 12pm with the afternoon off.

The successful candidate will earn a salary which is market related. Contract is for a period of 02 (two) Years.

Kindly Note - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks after the application closing date.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

• The Chief Engineer is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating mining engineering activities to maximize ore extraction while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and cost effectiveness. He / She provides technical leadership, manages engineering teams, and collaborates with other departments to optimize the Mine operation.

Essential functions

• The Chief Engineer provides overall leadership, technical direction, and strategic planning for all underground engineering functions.

TASK DESCRIPTION Expanded TO CORE PERFORMANCE AREAS

Underground Project Planning and Management

• Planning and scheduling of the underground projects and update project schedules as required
• Monitoring of the progress on project milestones
• Weekly and end of month reporting on projects and department activities, attend meetings as required.
• Understand the strategic, long term mine plans for the projects with the overall strategic BMSC Life of Mine Plan
• The development of short-term plans that maintains the long-term objectives
• Manage, control, and coordinate all Underground technical services departments, Blasting, Ventilation, Survey, Geology & Geotechnical.
• Oversee the optimization of all mine designs and layouts in accordance with best mine procedures and standards
• Ensure legal compliance of all legally appointed personnel. Annual reporting of all resources and reserves.
• Optimum staffing and development of all personnel

Administrations

• Project management documentation.
• Compilation of Project reports, attend meetings as required.
• Provide other duties as requested.
• Always ensure ethical behavior and maintain good communication within the department.
• Always maintain and enforce the BMSC Safety and Health policies

Budgeting

• Financial tracking of all underground projects, budgets, and capital expenditure
• Development of cost models in and financial analysis for all underground operations

Mine Engineering

• Development, evaluation and reviewing of mine designs and production scheduling
• Development, review, monitoring and management of the execution plan
• Technical audits and evaluation, including mining methods, infrastructure, designs, schedules, and financials
• Provide mentoring to the mining engineers and graduate mining engineers.
• Provide other duties as required.
• Assist with design and integration of underground-related safety protocols, mining standards and SOPs into the BMSC system.

Reporting

• Guide and review LOM updates, monthly engineering reports, and production forecast.
• Compilation of technical reports, NI43-101 or JORC compliant.
• Present technical updates and recommendations to senior leadership.

UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS / OTHER INFORMATION

• The incumbent should demonstrate prior experience in underground hard-rock mining, ideally in an equivalent role.
• Candidate must be physically medically fit

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering
• Qualification in Business Administration/Project Management.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the mining industry.
• 7+ years working experience in hard rock underground mining with a proven track record in leadership roles.
• 3+ years working on feasibility studies is essential.
• Experience in zinc or other base metal mining is essential.
• International experience is desirable particularly in Africa.
• Strong knowledge of underground hard rock mining technologies and methods.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in mining software and modelling tools
• Exposure to mine expansion projects, feasibility studies, or new mine startups.
• Strategic planning.
• Risk management and assessment.
• Analytical and Problem solving.
• Technical Report writing, A good knowledge of the mineral reporting codes, including the NI43-101 and JORC code.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting and cost forecasting

Behavioural Skills

• Excellent Leadership, communications, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to conduct Engineering matters to various levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve project milestones.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on operational excellence and safety.