Senior Mining Engineer Underground Mining

Located in Perth, our client is an Australian based mining company with a focus on copper production and exploration. They hold mining and copper exploration activities in both the Pilbara region WA, as well as the Mount Isa Block in QLD. Due to current expansions and restructuring, our client is currently seeking an experienced Mine Planning Engineer to join their diverse team.

Based at their Northern QLD operation, this is a permanent FIFO position on a 86 roster. You will be reporting to the Chief Mining Engineer and your main responsibility will be to prepare medium to long term mine designs, activity schedules and production schedules in and around the operation.

Your responsibilities will include;

• Prepare mine designs with specific attention to optimisation of development and mining method, provision and optimisation of exploration and delineation drilling sites, maximisation of economic return from geological resource,
• Accurately address all relevant aspects in designs and schedules including development, stoping, ground support, rock mass stability, backfill, ventilation, mine dewatering, materials handling, power supply and reticulation, water supply and reticulation and communication and data transfer,
• Prepare the annual ore reserve estimate,
• Contribute to production performance record keeping and reporting,
• Program, monitor and record the activities of the Mining Contractor,
• Develop, maintain and improve sectional systems and procedures,
• Ensure adherence to all statutory requirements and company safety, health and environmental standards and procedures,
• Identify and investigate opportunities and methods for reducing unit production costs and maximising output.

In order to be successful with this role, you will be required to have;

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering
• At least five years’ experience in Underground mechanised mining,
• Ability to write and deliver reports, presentations, business correspondence, reviews and other materials,
• Ability to diagnose issues, establish plans and determine priorities to achieve objectives,
• Commitment to quality, teamwork, innovation and achieving results,
• Ability to meet deadlines and flexibility approach to problem solving, priority setting and time management,
• Strong professional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate skills at all levels.

If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, then please apply now.