Specialist Mine Engineering
Full Time

We are currently seeking a Production Engineer to join our Underground team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine.

This role reports to the Senior Specialist Production Engineering and is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

Role Purpose:

Assist in the coordination of production activities to execute the short term schedule.  Production engineers report to and liaise with the Senior Production Engineers and Underground Managers in order to facilitate the achievement of production targets relating to stope ore movement and drilling activities.
 

Accountabilities:

• Be active in your approach to safety and in line with the company values, policies and procedures
• Deliver compliance with SHE&C plans, management systems and processes within the drill and blast team.
• Deliver production drill designs and plans aligned with Short Term Plans
• Coordinate blast preparation and charge plans
• Engage with production drill operators and charge up crews to ensure clear communication of plans and escalation of challenges
• Perform QA/QC in-field engagement
• Drive continuous improvements through reconciliation reviews of performance in drill and blast activities
• Liaise with production foreman to drive efficiencies throughout the production cycle

About You:

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. 

To be considered, you will have

• A degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in drill & blast design, including monitoring drill & blast performance, preferably in a Mining Alliance environment
• 2+ years of underground mining experience
• Competent in at least one General Mining Package (eg Deswik, Vulcan, Datamine), with Deswik Proficiency desired
• A good understanding of an underground mining operation and all aspects of stope design
• Inclusive Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams
• Effective time management, decision making and report writing
• Existing Permanent working rights in Australia