Senior Mine Planning Engineer

Grow your career with a leading Australian mining company in WA's Goldfields. Enjoy job security, diverse projects, and exceptional benefits.

• 1-hour flight from Perth via charter with short bus transfer
• Great standard of meals and accom provided in fully air coned ensuite room
• Long term job security working on highly profitable high-grade assets

The Company

This is a remarkable opportunity to advance your career with a leading Australian exploration and development company based in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia. Joining this mining leader offers a range of compelling benefits, including:

• Long-term job security with involvement in highly profitable and stable high-grade assets, promising a strong production outlook and low all-in sustaining costs.
• Collaboration with a highly specialized underground mining contractor renowned for operational excellence.
• Working for a company that champions diversity, inclusion, and equality, recognizing the great value of having a diverse team and celebrating everyone's unique contributions.
• Working under the guidance of an adept Board of Directors and Management team with a proven track record of successful discoveries, corporate expansion, and support from a robust global institutional shareholder network.

The Project

Situated in Western Australia's Goldfields region, this exceptional underground mining operation operates within a tier 1 gold mining jurisdiction. The project benefits from the presence of a reputable mining contractor on site, known for its excellent reputation with the principal. With a minimum Life of Mine exceeding 10 years and strong long-term growth potential, this emerging mining project offers an exciting opportunity for a rewarding career as a mining engineer.

FIFO and Roster

This opportunity offers FIFO from Perth on an 8:6, Wednesday to Wednesday roster.

• Chartered flight from Perth direct to local airstrip
• Short air-conditioned bus ride from the airstrip to camp
• 15-minute commute from camp to site

Camp, Meals & Facilities

You will enjoy staying in their modern, well equipped mining camp which offers their FIFO workforce an ensuite room along with the following benefits;

• Air-conditioned, clean, and well-kept rooms with full facilities
• TV in each room with high-speed Wi-Fi
• Reliable 4G Telstra coverage
• First-class meals provided at the cafeteria with a great selection to choose from
• Sporting facilities including a multipurpose court and gym facilities
• Regular social activities including game nights

The Role

Reporting to the Alternate Underground Manager, you will play a critical role in developing a comprehensive two-year mine plan that encompasses design, scheduling, and supporting infrastructure. Your primary objective will be to minimize safety risks and enhance business continuity through meticulous planning and execution. Your duties will include (but not limited to):

• Develop and communicate comprehensive mine plans integrating safety and stakeholder input over two years.
• Create Quarterly Forecasts and infrastructure plans aligned with the Annual Budget.
• Establish seamless mine planning systems, procedures, and standards for long-to-short term transitions.
• Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and communicate safety and business risks effectively.
• Manage long-term infrastructure projects (dewatering, ventilation, power) critical for mine operations.
• Lead and mentor the Planning Engineering Team, conducting performance reviews and development plans.
• Oversee the development of Medium-Term mine plans in alignment with Quarterly Forecasts and the Annual Budget, ensuring operational efficiency and optimization.

Your Value

• Relevant tertiary qualification in mining engineering
• First Class Mine Manager's Certificate preferable
• 5+ years mine engineering experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience in an underground mining operating environment
• Advanced level user of Deswik
• Full knowledge of Work Health and Safety (Mines) Act & Regulations
• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written
• Outstanding analytical skills with high attention to detail

The Opportunity

This is a standout opportunity with a company that can offer you security and longevity in this next stage of your underground mining career. If you're looking for a site that can offer your versatility and copious amounts of new learnings, you will enjoy these challenges as well as the following company benefits;

• Join a site with a strong safety culture and healthy work life-balance
• Chartered flight from Perth on an 8:6 roster + transfers to and from the airstrip
• Village camp with ensuite rooms and full facilities (sporting, laundry, wet/dry mess)
• Generous salary package with flights included

What's Next?

Applications are being reviewed for immediate process. For more information, please apply and request to see the detailed understanding your site pack for the project.

For a confidential conversation, call Eloise Pullan in the Marble Mining Team on 0477 455 399.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Eloise Pullan | epullan@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2260 | 0477 455 399

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