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Cave Flow Engineer | Copper SA
Date: 31 Jul 2025
Job Posting End Date: 29-Aug-2025; 14:29:59 GMT
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: South Australia
About the Role:
BHP's copper province in South Australia (Copper SA) includes the Olympic Dam, Prominent Hill, and Carrapateena underground mines, with a smelter and refinery complex at Olympic Dam. The role supports the transition of Carrapateena to Block Cave mining method and offers exposure to other assets.
Location: Adelaide Office (occasional site travel)
Roster: 5 days on; 2 days off
Department: Planning Technical & Environment
Manager: Superintendent – Strategic Mine Planning (Carrapateena & Prominent Hill)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
In This Role You Will:
* Develop mine plan scenarios for Block Cave production, including macro-block extents, shutoff grade, fines entry, and Height of Draw assessment and sensitivity.
* Assist with delivering the Life of Asset (LOA) mine plans through engagement with the Mining Technical & Technology team, Operations teams, and mining contract partners.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure a high-quality mine plan.
* Support trade-off studies for opportunity enhancement and threat mitigation.
* Develop reconciliation processes.
* Support the Competent Person Ore Reserves process.
* Manage change documentation.
About You:
* Commitment to safety leadership.
* Experience in underground mining technical roles (geology, geotechnical, or mining), with interest in resource/orebody knowledge and cave flow/production scheduling.
* Experience in cave flow/production scheduling (preferred but not essential).
* Tertiary qualifications in mining, geology, or geotechnical disciplines.
* Ability to interact successfully with multiple stakeholders.
* Ability to meet multiple deadlines.
* Attention to detail and QAQC skills.
* Interest in reconciliation processes.
* Deswik.CAD and PGCA experience is advantageous.
Our Process:
We conduct checks such as police/criminal background, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work, and references to ensure suitability.
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Supporting a Diverse Workforce:
We offer professional development, competitive salaries, bonuses, and employee share programs. Benefits include flexible working, parental leave, extended leave, and parent rooms.
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