This is an ideal position for an Engineer who wants to develop their skills in order to become the Alternate UG Mine Manager.

Take charge of the Drill and Blast team guiding graduate Engineers while being an interface between the planning and production departments.

The ore body is pretty challenging which will keep your mind active as will the different mining methods.

This large scale operation is currently expanding fast and is rewarding the staff with good money, good people and enviable site facilities.

The right candidate will have proven drill and blast experience, exposure to short term planning and production scheduling and relevant software packages.

Plan and develop targets to benefit production in this advanced open pit environment.

You will be a hands-on mining Engineer with a pro-active approach, having 5 - 7 years open pit experience preferably Gold or Base Metals combined with technical planning and scheduling expertise.

The position reports to the Open Pit Manager, demands a Mining degree and an aptitude and competence in Vulcan.

Move to an operation where your growth is encouraged. This company is expanding and wants engineers that are capable of expanding along with them.

You will be a hands-on mining Engineer with a pro-active approach, having 5 years UG experience preferably Gold or Base Metals combined with technical planning and scheduling expertise.

The position reports to the UG Manager, will utilise your Mining Engineering degree and competence in Vulcan and Mineworks Planner. Your first Class Certificate would also be highly regarded.

Work closely with the Mining Manager on the running and strategic direction of this UG operation whilst Relieving the UG Manager from production duties as required.

A perfect role for someone ready to take the next step into management but wanting some solid backing whilst making the move. The current Mining Manager wants the right person to assist him whilst getting a good understanding of his role and what it takes to run this high grade Nickel mine in readiness for the UG Managers role in 6-8 months. A new satellite operation will be run by the existing UG Manager requiring someone to be ready to step into his shoes.

This mid tier miner based in the Midwest has multiple operations currently and is growing its portfolio very quickly with aggressive exploration programs that are hitting the mark and strategic buyouts. This makes for an exciting ride whilst still having the stability required to keep your job.

Utilise your first class and exposure to Surpac and MineWorks Planner to push the technical side.

Mining Engineer - Drill and Blast - Work for an international top tier miner at a site where your experience will develop at a rapid rate. There is no slowing down here with growth programs pushing on.

A great Manager to guide you and who is willing to let the right person take on work outside of the job description if you choose to diversify your experience. Working with a bunch of 2-3 guys in the Drill and Blast team your primary role will cover :

• Design drill patterns, charge plans and tie-ins for blast patterns.
• Compile monthly and weekly costing reports and budget conformance
• Compile weekly drill and blast schedule in liaison with short term planners and blasting contractor.
• Liaise with short term planners for 3 monthly plans
• Liaise with blasting contractor for compliance
• Conduct quality assurance audits of drill and blast practices. Revise and rework drill and blast procedures.
• Mentorship and supervision of other engineers if you’re up to it.

The right engineer should bring 2+ years experience and Vulcan software exposure is also an advantage.

Feel like a chat about the market or other options not advertised? Feel free to call for a confidential chat and I can keep an eye out for the right role for you. With years of mining recruitment experience you can trust me to understand what you are looking for and how to find it. Call Nathan on 08 9328 7055 or 0417 964 411 or e-mail Nathan@minejobs.com.au

Many young engineers get stuck at the bottom of the heap doing just drill and blast or looking after all the non inspiring jobs. There is often lots of promises for progression to keep you hanging on but not a lot of actual movement in the right direction. Not everyone is ambitious but some of us want things to happen now! My Client has had a bumper year and you can help them spend their budget by applying now. This rapidly developing organisation is the type you want to be involved with if your career is important to you. They have multiple sites and more under development which will assure a great future for the right candidate. This Metalliferous Underground Operation will provide a challenging environment in which to enhance your skills. This company has a very strong mentorship program as it has long term vision for its engineers rather than just month by month. Having finished you underground time the right person will have experience with Surpac and datamine software packages, relevant tertiary qualification and 2-3 years Industry experience. If this sounds like it will help move you in the right direction

• Develop and Manage Open Pit operation
• Financial and Production forecasts and analysis
• Contract administration
• Identify and Implement initiatives to ensure sustained production rate
• Renowned training ground for future Managers
• Autonomous management role
• Reporting to the Resident Manager
• Must have sights are set on senior management
• Unrestricted Quarry Managers Certificate

The RM is dedicated to ensuring extensive training and mentoring is provided to enable him to plan his succession. Therefore the client is happy to look at either someone experienced who is at a Senior level and feeling that they are not getting enough development or opportunity to get to QM or someone more junior who is ambitious and has the references to testify to their potential

If you are looking for a position with increasing responsibility and have a pro-active approach to decision making then please give me a call for a confidential discussion.

Senior management at this well respected consultancy have recognised this role as ‘Business Critical’ for their Perth based office in 2009 and beyond. With approved local and international projects waiting to be driven by a technical and business savvy mining engineer.

Whilst this is an autonomous leadership role the local Directors and Leadership group are willing to throw their weight into assisting the right person push forward and develop the underground division of this business. Being a local with solid industry relationships will allow you to take care of existing high calibre clients whilst developing new business through your industry reputation.

• Feasibility – reviews – optimization – planning – design
• Project management and Business development
• Variety of projects across all areas provides company / job stability
• Position is results focused not time / hours billed
• Mentor a team of 4 engineers and growing.
• Great role for a tech services type engineer wanting diversity
• Cohesive team / group outings / 90% retention
• Share options yielding 25-30% of base salary + bonuses.
• Flexibility to work from home
• Work alongside 4 other principals well known in the industry for technical ability

Bring 12+ years experience, ideally underground, advanced software skills and local knowledge and contacts to be assured an interview.

Senior management at this well respected consultancy have recognised this role as ‘Business Critical’ for their Perth based office in 2009 and beyond. With approved local and international projects waiting to be driven by a technical and business savvy mining engineer.

Whilst this is an autonomous leadership role the local Directors and Leadership group are willing to throw their weight into assisting the right person push forward and develop the underground division of this business. Being a local with solid industry relationships will allow you to take care of existing high calibre clients whilst developing new business through your industry reputation.

• Feasibility – reviews – optimization – planning – design
• Project management and Business development
• Variety of projects across all areas provides company / job stability
• Position is results focused not time / hours billed
• Mentor a team of 4 engineers and growing.
• Great role for a tech services type engineer wanting diversity
• Cohesive team / group outings / 90% retention
• Share options yielding 25-30% of base salary + bonuses.
• Flexibility to work from home
• Work alongside 4 other principals well known in the industry for technical ability

Bring 12+ years experience, ideally underground, advanced software skills and local knowledge and contacts to be assured an interview.

Mining Engineer - Perth based corporate role where you are able to work in an Autonomous position looking after the planning and optimisation of multiple local and overseas open cut operations. International gold miner in a very strong financial position with solid operations here in Australia plus development projects to give you some diversity. • Planning and Designing of large open cut mining projects from feasibility to operational stage. • Creative thinking and engineering solutions encouraged. • Perth based with short site stints to see you work in action. • Current operations and gold prices mean this company has a very secure future. • Medical benefits • Long Term planning, Strategic Planning, Costing / Financial Analysis and Optimisation. • 6+ years and Mine24D or Vulcan experience preferred.

Opportunity for an engineer that has finished their UG time to get some drill and blast experience on a large site with plenty of backup. Get involved in production drill designs, stope and rise charge plans, stope designs, short term production scheduling and ventilation. A good couple of years here will see you with a solid production background enabling you to move to planning or sit your First Class and climb the ladder on the production side.
A huge UG operation means backup is never too far away and engineers get to focus on their specific field rather than being stretched across different disciplines. Its good industry name also looks great on the CV when its time to move on and will help open doors.
Competitive rates including bonuses, medical etc mean this one should be top of the pile. Bring me an Engineering degree and some relevant UG experience and I’ll set up an interview with the UG Manager.

An opportunity for a Planning Engineer to take a lead role in the development of a new OP operation in the North West of WA. Reporting to the Mine Development Manager and utilising your 5+ years Planning experience you will head up this venture involving

• Managing and updating the Mine Plan
• Producing long term schedules
• Define and develop haulage profiles
• Optimise heavy equipment selection and Owner/Operator scenarios
• Coordinate, produce, and monitor production plans
• Produce and monitor budgetary constraints

With the successful integration into this role will come the option of a Technical Perth based role within 18 months or options to move into Alt and or Mine Management position within the same time period as other resources are developed.
Initially Perth based, after approx 6 months the role will move to fifo to site. This small to medium sized operator will give you the opportunity you simply wont get at larger organisations unless you have 15+ years experience. Either use this as a stepping stone to technical or consultancy roles or make a career within an aggressive resource company and move to very senior positions quickly.