Job Description
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Rate: $110 - $115 per hour + Super
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6-Month Contract
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5/2 Roster
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Southwest | Dwellingup, WA
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We are seeking an experienced
Senior Mine Operations Planning Engineer
to join a large-scale surface mining operation in Western Australia. This key leadership role is responsible for
mine planning, mine scheduling, forecasting, budgeting and operational optimisation
, ensuring safe and cost-effective production outcomes.
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Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will convert long-range mine plans into practical annual, quarterly and ultra short-term schedules that maximise equipment utilisation, productivity and cost efficiency. You will also lead the
Ultra Short-Term Planning (USTP)
function and provide technical leadership across planning, scheduling and operational performance.
Who are we? n
Chandler Macleod is a leading global workforce solutions provider, delivering recruitment, consulting, and outsourcing services across multiple
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Key Responsibilities n
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Develop and optimise annual, quarterly and ultra short-term mine plans.
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Lead the Ultra Short-Term Planning (USTP) function across 24-hour and two-week planning horizons.
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Prepare operating budgets, forecasts and cost models to support business objectives.
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Coordinate ore development, mining, haulage and rehabilitation activities.
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Manage grade control and survey processes to ensure production quality targets are achieved.
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Lead a team of planners, schedulers, surveyors and grade control personnel.
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Monitor mine performance, reporting, forecasting and plan compliance.
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Provide technical expertise on mining methods, equipment selection and operational improvement initiatives.
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Partner closely with operational stakeholders to ensure alignment with longer-term mine plans.
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Essential Requirements n
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Degree qualified in Mining Engineering.
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Advanced experience with
Alastri
and
Deswik
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Robust experience in
mine planning, mine scheduling and production planning
within a surface mining operation.
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Proven leadership experience managing technical or operational teams.
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Experience developing budgets, forecasts and operational plans.
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Full Australian working rights.
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Perth-based candidates preferred.
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This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a complex, high-volume mining operation while leading a critical planning function within a collaborative site leadership team.
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📌 Senior Mine Operations Planning Engineer (Western Australia)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Western Australia