Join an established underground mining operation
FIFO ex Perth | 8 days on, 6 days off roster
Career development and progression prospects
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Production Engineer to join a high-performing underground mining team in Western Australia.
Reporting to the Senior Production Engineer, you will play a key role in optimising the safe recovery of the resource through accurate stope design, drilling plans and blasting plans. You will work closely with geology, geotechnical, mine planning and operational teams to support the delivery of the mine production schedule.
Key responsibilities
Optimise stope designs to maximise recovery while maintaining safe mining practices
Develop secure work plans for vertical development, including stope slotting and raiseboring
Complete long-hole drill designs and support operators with the execution of drill patterns
Develop and issue preparation and charge plans
Conduct QA/QC activities across drilling and blasting operations
Identify suitable underground waste backfill areas and develop safe implementation plans
Monitor daily and weekly mine plan compliance
Work with the mine planning team to improve execution of the 12-week mining schedule
Collect,
manage and analyse operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Complete primary and secondary ventilation surveys as required
Support business improvement initiatives across the mining cycle
Undertake improvement projects as directed by the Senior Production Engineer
To be successful, you will require:
A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering
Previous experience within mechanised underground mining operations
Underground practical experience required for a WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency
Competency using Deswik
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Well-developed communication, time management and organisational skills
The ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
The following experience will be highly regarded:
VentSim competency
Ventilation, infrastructure or project experience
Short-term mine scheduling experience
This position offers the prospect to join a collaborative technical team and contribute directly to the safe and effective delivery of underground mining operations.
To apply, please submit your current resume through SEEK. Applications will be treated with strict confidence.