(J135) Mining Engineer

(J135) Mining Engineer

About our teamSIMEC Mining, a member of GFG Alliance, has operations in SA and NSW. Our Iron Ore mining operations in South Australia’s Middleback Ranges, south of Whyalla, consist of three primary mine sites: Iron Baron, Iron Knob and the South Middleback Ranges. Administration functions and ore processing and shipping facilities are located within the city limits of Whyalla, with corporate functions based in Adelaide and Sydney.



About WhyallaLocated on the Eyre Peninsula’s Spencer Gulf in South Australia, Whyalla boasts a warm climate, accessible ocean shores and saltwater fishing. Whyalla has over 100 sports codes and activities ranging from wind surfing and kite boarding, paddle boarding and kayaking, sailing, and diving,

and a thriving team sport community.Whyalla is the region’s biggest city for retail shopping and offers a range of health care services through the local hospital, well equipped medical centres and three modern pharmacies. Whyalla is well served with educational facilities, most notable is the non - Adelaide based university campus in South Australia. Students can gain a quality education from primary school to university without leaving the City.To view more of what Whyalla has to offer visit whyalla.com



About the roleIn this residential role on a 5:2 roster, you will primarily be working for our Iron Baron site in the South Middleback Ranges (SMR), mainly looking after the short-term production and mining contract. You will provide technical and practical advice to mine operations and ensure they meet safety and environmental standards. You will work closely with Contractors, Geologists, Survey, metallurgist and Grade Control to ensure development of mine schedules.



Working closely with the Superintendent Mining, your main responsibilities will include:



Liaise with the planning department and on-site contractor to ensure short-term mine planning

Attend daily production meetings and work directly with the contractor to make sure agendas are aligned

Field Contract administration and execution for compliance monitoring

Monitor production tracking and adjustments to forecasting

Oversee mining operations and implantation of plans; providing support in resolving daily mining operational issues.



About your experienceWe are looking for a fast-learning individual, who can hit the ground running, preferably with prior open-cut and hard rock experience.



Along with your excellent verbal and written communication skills, you will ideally bring to this role:



Previous experience in mine planning and scheduling with solid exposure to mining operations and contract management

Experience in an open pit, hard rock environment

Tertiary qualification in Mine Engineering, or related

Experience in Datamine, Surpac, XACT, OPMS are highly regarded.

Competent in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel for the purpose of reporting



Next stepsAcross our different business units, we offer career opportunities for people who share our drive, passion and ambition. From apprentices and graduates to experienced professionals, we are committed to offering fulfilling careers and the chance to grow as our business grows. We would love you to be part of our journey.



Apply today.

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
https://www.kitjobau.com/job/9440552/j135-mining-engineer-whyalla/?utm_source=html