Our client, a Western Australian ASX-listed gold explorer with a significant high-grade gold deposit, is seeking a Production Engineer to join their Underground Gold Project, which sits in a substantial gold and nickel-producing district.
FIFO Perth 8:6 Requirements; A tertiary degree in Mining Engineering Experience in mechanised UG mining Completed UG practical experience required for WA FCMMCC Deswik competency VentSim competency (preferred) Ventilation, project or infrastructure experience (preferred)Short term scheduling experience (preferred) Ability to work autonomously with well-developed time management skills Good interpersonal communication, literacy, numeracy and presentation skills Outstanding analytical skills and high attention to detail Position Duties: Working alongside Geology and Geotechnical Team to optimize stope design with respect to maximizing recovery and safety; Designing safe work plans for vertical development (stope slotting and raiseboring) ; Conducting stope long hole drill designs to optimize drilling, and working alongside operators in the execution of drill patterns; Identifying suitable areas for waste backfilling underground, and developing plans to implement a safe tipping location; Developing and issuing prep and charge plans and conducting QAQC activities; Conducting business improvement to optimize the mining cycle; Undertaking improvement projects as directed by the Senior Production Engineer; Working alongside mine planning team to identify opportunities to improve on execution of the 12wk mining schedule; Data collection, management and analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities for improvement; Conduct secondary and primary ventilation surveys as required; Daily and weekly mine plan compliance tracking to ensure schedule compliance.
Experience 2+ years experience in the field Current Status OPEN Duration Permanent Duty Roster FIFO Perth 8:6