About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Mine Planning Engineer to join our team in Kalgoorlie Operations.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in upholding our company's core values and contributing to our collective success.
* This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with experience in mine design software, underground production and planning, and good communication skills.
The role involves:
1. Producing accurate and clear mine instructions (lateral and vertical mine development, stope notes) by bringing conceptual designs to execution-ready plans for approval.
2. Ensuring issued instructions are clear, correct and understandable to Operations.
3. Working closely with the geology team to ensure designs are in line with available geological information.
4. Undertaking evaluation of prospective remnant areas.
5. Assisting management of underground contractors for project work where required.
6. Working closely with survey and operations to prioritise and execute development activities.
7. Contributing to the completion of various other Mine Planning Department functions, such as budgets/forecasts, life-of-mine plans, reserves, ventilation & capital projects.
8. Participating in safety & daily compliance meetings.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Experience with mine design software – preferably Deswik CAD and IS.
* Underground production and planning experience in a mechanised hard-rock underground mine.
* Good communication skills.
* Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
* Awareness of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulation 2022.
* Underground time completed.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* Company subsidised health insurance.
* Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
* Short-term incentive bonus program.
* 4 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
* Employee Share Plan programs.
* Gold standard parental leave policy.
* GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
* Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that include free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
* Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
* Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.