Senior Mining Engineer

• Competitive salary package with fantastic working conditions
  
• Modern Mining Operation
  
• FIFO out Perth on a 8 / 6 roster

       
 
 
Ballantyne Recruitment is an executive recruitment consultancy with a number of established relationships with highly reputable organisations within the Mining sector. Ballantyne Recruitment's Mining sector currently has an opening for a Senior Mine Engineer which will be a FIFO out of Perth on an 8 / 6 day shift roster.
 

You will be reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent and this position requires an experienced open cut mining engineer who likes to lead by example and make a real difference with in the mining operation. You will provide a professional level of engineering expertise and to make technical contributions to production, planning and optimise life of mine.
 

Responsibilities will include:

•  Coordinate engineering activities with production teams, surveyors, geologists, drill and blast and contractor teams
• Supervising and Leading Mining Engineers and Graduate Mining Engineers
• Carry out pit and dump design work, planning, scheduling and project work as required
• Act as a delegate to the Mining Manager when he is off site including statutory coverage as Alternate Quarry Manager.

 
To be considered in this role you will require,
 

• Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• Good understanding of hard rock mining
• Senior First Aid Ticket
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Well developed leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong focus on safety

 
You will be experienced in open pit mining operations preferably with 5 to 10 years mining experience within the Australian market. You will also require having previous experience in managing a team of people and a history of achieving results.