Kimberley Mineral Sands Pty Ltd (KMS) is a 50/50 joint venture between Sheffield Resources Limited and YGH Australia Investment Pty Ltd (Yansteel).
The Thunderbird Mineral Sands Project (Thunderbird) is located mid-way between Derby and Broome, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Thunderbird is one of the largest and highest-grade zircon mineral sands deposits in the world and contains valuable heavy minerals including ilmenite, zircon, leucoxene, and rutile, which are extracted and exported via the Port of Broome.
Our head office is based in Broome, and together we are focused on delivering economic and social benefits for the West Kimberley and its communities.
We do this through living our values of Integrity, Accountability, Humility, Co-Creation and Inclusivity.
About the Role
Reporting to the Superintendent Integrated Planner, the Senior Mining Engineer is responsible for the effective development of the mining plan, consistent with the overall operational goals and strategic direction of Kimberley Mineral Sands.
You will play an integral part in supporting the operational readiness of the Project, whilst leading a motivated and engaged technical team
Location & Roster Options
We have a preference for the preferred candidate to reside in the West Kimberley region, with relocation and living allowances provided.
However for the right candidate, FIFO from Perth will be considered.
West Kimberley Resident Roster: 8 days on, 6 off (Bus in, Bus out from Broome)
Perth Resident Roster: 8 days on 6 off from Perth (Fly in, Fly out) Key Responsibilities Operations Planning:
Review and improve tools and processes for ore reconciliation, production performance monitoring and reporting.
Maintain & improve the short & medium term mine planning deliverables for a surface mining operation.
Deliver mine designs according to industry standards and geotechnical design guidelines for infrastructure, pit, waste dump, overburden and DMU mining blocks.
Update and maintain mining and production schedules, mine moves, layouts.
Drill and blast design using Deswik.
Deliver short, medium, and long term mine production schedules considering balanced flow to maximise the utilisation of processing plant.
Deliver landform and haulage planning to support production achieving stable operation and progressive rehabilitation targets.
Engage with site technical peers to build an integrated 5-year mining plan Ensure effective