Engineer - Senior Mining
- Job ID
- 931246
- Job Type
- Permanent Full Time
- Location
- Australia - Muswellbrook, Australia - Newcastle, Australia - Singleton, NSW
- Categories
- Engineering - Mining
Discover the Opportunity
Launched in 2017 as a pioneering greenfield operation, Mount Pleasant has rapidly evolved into a world-class project, setting benchmarks in mining excellence. We're inviting talented Mining Engineers to become a part of our collaborative team, where your expertise will be vital in shaping the future of our operation.
About the Role
The Senior Mining Engineer will be responsible for development and rollout of efficient mining plans, schedules and drill and blast designs. As the facilitator of the planning process, the role requires strong collaboration with key stakeholders. This role will also work with the client mine planning team to provide designs, reserves and schedules to support the execution of the mine plan. Key duties also include:
- Optimisation of designs, schedules and fleet mix across the planning horizon to deliver for the business and client,
- Drill and Blast systems,
- Work with key stakeholders on short term planning & operational issues,
- Communicate any changing plans across the wider team,
- Develop strong working relationships with the operations team,
- Coal reconciliation analysis,
- Mine rehabilitation design, planning and execution,
- Weekly and Monthly production reporting
About You
- Demonstrated commitment to Thiess principles of Discover, Accountable, Respectful & Empowered.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mining or Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3 years’ operational mining engineering experience (open cut preferred).
- Experience with Vulcan, SPRY, Deswik, or similar software
- Ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment.
- A commitment to the best practice of health and safety at all time
- Excellent behavioural, time management, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
What Thiess Can Do For You
- Thiess' commitment to ongoing training & development
- 5/2 Roster Monday to Friday with a Monthly RDO
- World-class health & wellbeing programs through AIA Vitality
- Competitive Salary
- Salary sacrifice options - novated leasing
- A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
About Us
At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.
Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com
Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us @ hiring@thiess.com
How to Apply
This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.
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