Overview
Focus Minerals (ASX: FML) is a dynamic Australian gold exploration and development company with operations in Western Australia. The role is for a Senior UG Mining Engineer to join the Underground Mining Operations at the Coolgardie South Operations.
Responsibilities
- Optimise the LOM designs and schedules.
- Incorporate economic evaluations into the optimisation process.
- Incorporate infrastructure and services (power, pumping, ventilation, etc.) into the planning process for underground operations.
- Provide the operations team with fit-for-purpose designs and plans.
- Develop monthly rolling 3MS schedules targeted at delivering budget production.
- Develop stope extraction plans to maximise ore recovery while minimising ore dilution and ore loss; optimise the stoping cycle (drilling, bogging, backfilling).
- Develop, implement and maintain a stope reconciliation process to identify improvements in design and execution.
- Provide leadership, coaching and mentorship to junior engineers.
About You / Qualifications
- Bachelor in Mining Engineering.
- WA 1st Class Mine Managers’ Certificate for non-coal mines (WHS legislation).
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in underground mine planning, with at least 3 years at a senior level.
- Experience in narrow to wide orebody underground gold mining.
- Proficiency with Deswik (Design and Scheduling) and Ventsim Modelling.
- Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Employment Details
- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Location: Coolgardie, WA (underground operations)
- Work arrangement: 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO from Perth or DIDO from local Goldfields region
- Salary: $180,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year
Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Salary packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- New accommodation camp and facilities
- Virgin Frequent Flyer
Additional Information
Focus Minerals is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to undertake pre-employment checks, including medical and National Police Check. We will consider direct applicants only and do not accept approaches from recruitment agencies.
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📌 Senior Engineer: Underground Mining
🏢 Focus Minerals
📍 Shire of Coolgardie