Mining Engineer - Carrapateena
Date: 24 Jun ****Job Posting End Date: 22 July ****Job Country: AustraliaJob State/Province: South AustraliaJob Location/Region: Carrapateena
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About CarrapateenaCarrapateena is an underground Sub Level Cave operation, transiting to a Block Cave in future years, extending the mine life beyond ****.
This FIFO operation is located in South Australia, a quick 60‐minute flight from Adelaide or 30‐minute flight from Port Augusta.
Carrapateena is a cornerstone of BHP's Copper SA portfolio.
About the RoleJoin Carrapateena's team of Mining Engineers and be responsible for the drill and blast designs and daily coordination of production activities with our Operations team.
This dynamic and results‐driven role requires a solid focus on safety, production, performance and business improvement.
Location: Carrapateena, South Australia (60‐minute flight from Adelaide / 30‐minute flight from Port Augusta)
Roster: 8 days on; 6 days off
Key responsibilities
Complete and review drill and blast plans to meet mine production requirements aligned with the weekly schedule
Liaise with stakeholders to ensure drill and blast designs meet site requirements
Regular time in field (3‐4 times a swing) to ensure drill and blast activities are achieved in a safe and productive manner
Perform QAQC of production drilling and rise charging to maintain quality and compliance standards




Review and maintain the Production Management Plan to align with operational objectives and safety standards
Assist with weekly scheduling of production drilling and bogging activities
Validate daily production performance data (tonnes, firings, bombs, drill metres) to ensure data integrity
Undertake QAQC and reconciliation to ensure continuous improvement and optimisation of designs
Assist with incident investigations and implement actions leading to continuous improvement of the site's safety performance
Conduct safety interactions in field aligned with BHP's Field Leadership model
Complete hazard identification, rectification and reporting in line with site requirements
About You
Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or equivalent
Experience working in an underground, hard rock, metalliferous mine environment
Proven experience in drill and blast design in underground hardrock mining
Previous experience in short term scheduling is favourable
Underground practical experience is highly regarded
Demonstrated ability to be motivated and self‐directed to achieve project outcomes
Strong time management and problem‐solving skills
Experience working in high pressure and dynamic environments
Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across multiple departments and diverse teams
A safety leader with demonstrated commitment to health, safety and environment responsibilities
Microsoft Office and Deswik suite software experience is highly regarded
Valid manual Drivers Licence essential




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the size, stability and magnitude of our business provides significant opportunity for professional development, attractive salary packages with performance‐based bonuses and a best‐in‐class employee share program.
We offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life, including flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
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