• Purely open pit projects: optimisations, medium-long term planning to LOM
• Audits, re-designs, modelling
• Cross skilling with full training in the other option, that includes formal post-Grad studies or the latest software courses.

Established technical niche, iror ore, gold, coal, industrial minerals. Team of 8 moving into new offices to allow further growth 7-12 yrs in open pit mine planning, bulk commodities preferred. Requires either Surpac or Vulcan expertise

• High-end technical: bankable due diligence, various levels of internal audit
• Focus across whole mining function. Corporate mine planning, resource/reserves
• At this level you will be liaising with Senior Management, to CEO & Board level

2 offices of experts all at Principal / Management level. Projects: copper, coal, gold, uranium. Australian owned and run

• This amount of ownership is rare in a large firm
• Collaborate with another Principal also an expert in coal to build team
• Employee owned - equity ownership option

Global Engineering firm with strength in Mining and Geosciences. Feasibility and scenario planning, LOM, business audits

Current work includes:

• Technical audits, feasibility studies,
• Due Diligence, longwall optimisation studies
• Africa, Brazil, Asia, South Africa and Australia

No mergers on the cards, just structured, organic growth. Think South America and Asia, as well as expanding local teams to keep up with demand. 10yr + mine planning experience with strong technical capabilities in UG coal. Ability to encourage excellence through teamwork and work in a structured yet flexible environment.

This medium sized UG operation requires an engineer with well rounded skills that can work over a range of roles rather than focus on one aspect.

The variety will keep things interesting and give you an excellent opportunity to be involved in the direction and running of an operation with close contact with Senior management. Your responsibilities will include the following

• Design/ Planning/ Scheduling
• Financial analysis
• Optimisation of existing mining methods
• Drill and blast design
• Strong Technical skills
• 5 years plus experience
• First Class MM Certificate

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

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 Gold 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 goldfields 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.

With the expansion of the Underground Mine, a position has become available for a dedicated Mining Engineer to take a pivotal technical/ production role in directing the development of the underground mine as the Alternate Underground Manager

Strong Technical skills are required as responsibilities will include the Project management for the design and planning of new expansion, Financial analysis and Optimisation of existing mining methods.

This Senior Production Position is anticipated to attract quality candidates with at least 5 years experience of which 2 would have been within previous production monitoring positions ensuring budgeted tonnes met and exceeded.

This position reports to the Manager Mining and offers excellent career prospects for a UGM promotion within 12 months for a qualified Senior Mining Engineer in the market for a challenging operations posting within a sociable FIFO environment.

If you carry an First Class MM Certificate and are open to a position with a clear career path then call me

Relocation Assistance, sponsorship and a 457 Visa will be provided to successful candidates. Please forward your resume to Nathan@downunderjobs.com.au or call +618 9328 7055.

This Senior role will have you responsible for ensuring site-specific plans and key performance indicators are adhered to in this massive operation. You will also have exposure to management relieving the Quarry Manager 1 out of every 3 weeks which sets you up for the QM’s role in the next one to two years, provided you are capable If your sights are set on senior management this is the company to work for with the experience gained propelling many engineers in the past to various Senior Management roles across WA. In fact they are renowned in the industry as great training ground for future Managers! Pulling in excess of 40 million tonnes of ore out of the ground annually this site is one of the largest operations in WA. With new pits being started on a monthly basis you won’t have a chance to become bored and a 30 year plan means this will continue into the foreseeable future. The right candidate will require an Unrestricted Quarry Managers Certificate, extensive drilling and blasting experience, experience in working with heavy earthmoving equipment and sound knowledge of the Mines Safety and Inspection legislation.

Key role working across production and planning departments for an Open Pit and UG Operation.

The demands will come from the setup as well as assisting in projects. The aim for the person coming into this role is for them to develop into a Senior Engineer still maintaining the production and planning focus rather than moving into either planning or production.

Your proven production experience in Drill and Blast, Load and Haul, exposure to scheduling and grade control as well as capability with Mine Software will have you working in a sociable, professional working environment.

With the expansion of this complex Underground Mine, a newly created position has become available for a Senior Mining Engineer to take on the pivotal production role and co-ordinate the activities of the new decline and deputise for the UGM.

This Senior Production Position is anticipated to attract quality candidates with 8 - 10 years experience, good technical skills, a First Class Mine Managers Certificate, as well as strong interpersonal skills and the ability to co-ordinate a large team.

This position reports to the Underground Manager and offers excellent career prospects for a Qualified Mining Engineer in the market for a challenging operations posting within an environment conducive to family and community.

A medium sized Gold operation with LOM out to 10 years will allow you run the mining production whilst having a big input into the strategic direction of this operation and future developments.

This is something you normally don’t get a look at in larger organizations and one of the big benefits of a medium sized company that focuses on quick informed decision making, and keeping systems as simple as possible and your working life free of red tape.

The mining manager is a likeable bloke with an open door policy and the rest of the management team up to director level have a strong vision but still invite all their managers to challenge their thinking and are willing to take on changes where warranted.

Utilise your experience in continuous improvement, financial analysis, budgeting and managing contractors whilst working closely with the planners / schedulers / geos / surveyors to push production to the next level.

New developments starting midyear will also add a dynamic aspect to working for this company as a changing environment will keep you on your toes.

Bring a Degree and 7+ years experience in a similar environment and I will set up an interview for you. Interstate applicants encouraged to apply.

Whether you are focused on a future in Planning or as a Drill and Blast Specialist, your 3 years experience will be developed through analysis of mining methods for narrow vein ore bodies, analysis and improvement of mine production methods You will also engage heavily in mine design & control, and short to medium term planning with a view to specialise in an area of interest.

Currently with over 30 of the highest profile clients and many more projects on the go you will be working on some of the best projects on offer. Your guidance to a senior role in your specialist area will be assured by senior management recognised in the industry for their leadership and progressive ideas.

Capitalise on your completed UG time with a move to one of the most challenging operations around. Working across four different ore bodies will accelerate your technical skills quicker than at most sites.

Enjoying a lovely location your role will be production focused with an emphasis on drill and blast design and short-term scheduling with some ventilation work. Work under the wing of an industry recognized leader in production techniques.

Great facilities and company bonuses.

Drill and Blast and Contrator Liason / Up and coming local miner / Work towards QM cert so as to relieve QM in future / 8-6 roster / 15years LOM / Massive bonuses

An opportunity for an Senior UG Mining Engineer to take the next step. The current ALT has been transferred internally to one of the two new developments. Medium sized UG operation provides excellent training ground for UG Manager role. Current UG Manager has between 1-2 years before he moves up the tree assuring his predecessor the lead role. Fifo from Perth. 5+ Years and ticket essential.

Diverse UG role in a small yet popular site. The size means your exposure will cover production / planning / ventilation and managing the contractor. The benefit is within 1-2 years your experience will grow exponentially. If you want to accelerate to a senior / managers posi as soon as you can this is the way to do it. The last engineer to leave went to an ALT UG Managers role at a larger site with only 5 years experience!!!