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* FIFO Brisbane or DIDO central QLD
* Coal mining operations engineering
* Permanent role
Operations Mine Engineer
Your new company
Our client is an Australian-based mining resources company with a global footprint, comprising a large portfolio of operating assets in Australia and South Africa within the coal sector.
Your new role
Our client is currently seeking a highly motivated Operations Engineer to join our dynamic and motivated technical services team at their mine, which is situated 250km from Mackay. The key duties for this role are:
* Manage, develop and communicate the detailed weekly mine plan aligned to the requirements of two-weekly and 90-day plans.
* Lead the short-term design process to generate appropriate plans for Dragline, Excavators and Hauling Operation optimisation.
* Provide short-term mine planning, design and optimisation solutions.
* Provide technical support for mining projects across the organisation as required.
* Support the engineering, environmental and geological aspects of projects as required.
* Provide Drill and blast design and review, analysis and optimisation solutions.
* Monitor Dragline, Excavator and Dozer Push compliance and performance to target.
* Provide weekly reconciliation updates to design adherence and mine production in accordance with the mine plan.
* Validate daily production volumes in the reporting system.
* Provide pit monitoring and optimisation analysis for the site.
* Pilot UAV to gather footage and photographs of the mine site.
What you'll need to succeed
* Relevant Mining Degree Qualification with 5+ post-grad open cut mining experience
* Experience within operations; preferably with exposure to large-scale opencut coal mining operations.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret and articulate technical information.
* Strong understanding and capability in industry software applications is essential, particularly Spry and Deswik.
What you'll get in return
In return, our client can offer a fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) basis from Brisbane, working on an 8-days on 6-days off roster. They offer an exciting, fast-paced and flexible working environment, with access to training and mentoring from innovative leaders and established industry experts. The salary is $230k and offers 5 weeks annual leave.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to, or call us now on 0417774623.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Coal Mining
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