Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Mine Planning Engineer to join our team in Australia. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for providing leadership and technical oversight to a small team of professionals, delivering mine designs and schedules over the short- to medium-term planning horizons.
* Leading a team of Mine Production Engineers by providing direction and technical guidance.
* Monitoring ore blending requirements and reconciling actual performance against plans.
* Implementing new software tools to improve technical outputs and improving processes for delivery of designs and plans.
* Providing support to Mine Engineering special projects as required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need a tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering and proven production mine planning and mine design experience. You should also have an interest in leading, mentoring, and developing junior team members.
* Interest in leading, mentoring, and developing junior team members.
* Experience in an open pit mining environment.
* Interest in strategic mine planning activities, including in-pit tailings generating pit designs and infrastructure layouts.
* Past exposure to mine design and scheduling software.
* The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
What We Offer
As a permanent employee of Minara Resources, you will have access to a diverse range of roles across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant. You will also receive a competitive salary package, including an above-industry-standard superannuation contribution of 15%.
* A permanent position with a competitive salary package.
* The opportunity to work in a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing.
* A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards.
* A range of health and lifestyle benefits, including our Employee Assistance Program EAP.
* An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs.
Glencore is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment.