Principal Mining Engineer (Underground/Life Of Mine)
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Our Client is the worlds largest gold mining company and currently has a
portfolio of 27 mining operations, many advanced exploration projects located
across five continents and a large land positions on the worlds most prolific
and prospective mineral trends.
Eleven of the companys mining operations are found within the Australasian/
Pacific region, with it regional head office located in Western
Australia.
The company attributes its success to its entrepreneurial flair and strong
corporate values and active participation from the company employees.
Principal duties will include:
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Planning/Design development projects
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Technical support to the operating mines
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Technical support to the Technical Services Group
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Capital projects review and analysis
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Project Improvement
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Mining Studies
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Life of Mine Projects
Key Result Areas/Essential Functions
- Project evaluation
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Optimisation, design, scheduling and financial modelling
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Study management and implementation
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Manage a team of consultants where required
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Provide high level guidance, support and training to the site based project
development teams.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE OPERATING MINES
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Provide technical advice and support to the operating mines on an as required
basis
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Provide an audit role for end of year reserves, budgeting and life of mine planning
CAPITAL PROJECTS
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Review capital project expenditure requests as required
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Monitor and report on progress as required
PROJECT IMPROVEMENT
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Identify opportunities for project improvements.
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Identify innovative ideas used by other companies
- Apply them to the Company
operations where appropriate
OTHER
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Assist with project and company evaluations.
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From time to time carry out project work for the mine sites
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Assist with staff training and coaching
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Contract writing / reviewing when required
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Assist with technical issues related to underground mining where required
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Develop, maintain and improve knowledge and expertise in all aspects of
mining engineering
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Keep abreast of advancing technology as well as new and innovative ideas,
through the study of publications, attendance of courses and conferences and
mine visits
REPORTING STRUCTURE/KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- To the Group Mining Engineer via the Strategic Planning Superintendent
- Direct report to the Strategic Planning Superintendent.
Authority Levels
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To effectively undertake the accountabilities required of this position the
following authority levels are required:
- Access to Managers and senior staff in the mine operations and corporate
departments
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Authority to address technical issues in the designated areas of responsibility
EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES:
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Degree qualified Mining Engineer
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Membership of The AUSIMM would be well regarded
- Broad experience, skills and abilities are required in the following
areas:
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Minimum of 15 years experience in the mining industry with at least 7 years in
mine planning positions
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Extensive experience in underground mine planning
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Good communication and presentation skills both oral and written
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Self motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
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Previous experience at working in Africa would be well regarded
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Relevant computer skills in word processing, spread sheeting and mine planning
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
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The position is based in the Perth office, although regular trips to mine sites
within Australia and the Pacific will be required
Please respond with resume and cover letter stating salary requirements
/ history - and quoting job source (i.e. InfoMine / CareerMine Reference
number) to :
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