Alternate Underground Manager

ALTERNATE UNDERGROUND MANAGER

Our client is well established in Australia and overseas are proud to have some of the country's most talented, exploration, mining, processing, maintenance and associated support people on their team.

They are currently offering an opportunity for an enthusiastic Alternate Underground Manager to join their team at their Western Australian operation. This position represents a fantastic opportunity for career development within their Group. 

This position will report to the Mining Manager and will be responsible for the operational and planning aspects of the mine

• This is for an immediate start
• Roster 8/6 FIFO from Perth

Your primary focus will be;

• Promote and participate in the development of site safety policies 
• Responsible and accountable for managing the contract, planned development and stoping operations at the mine 
• Supervise and manage the underground mining department  
• Consideration of both the daily production requirements and the long term needs of the mine 
• Be responsible for coordinating, supervising and mentoring the Production, Drill & Blast, Planning and Ventilation Engineers 
• Underground design and long term scheduling 
• Budgeting and forecast preparation 
• Fulfill the duties of Underground Mine Manager 
• Carry out project work as required

Ideally, you will have;

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) 
• Minimum 7-10 years underground engineering experience 
• Proven track record in safety, production, project management and team building  
• Demonstrated experience with computer aided mine design with Vulcan experience  
• Experience in working effectively with a contractor workforce 
• A W.A. First Class Mine Managers Certificate 

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a substantial benefit package (including incentives) and ongoing career opportunities.

Regrettably, we are unable to consider people who do not have prior mining industry experience