Mining Engineer

Golding is a successful mining, urban and civil infrastructure project management services business with projects and operations across Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. We are reliable and cost effective, working hard to achieve successful outcomes for our clients by working with them in ways that create and deliver value.

We are currently seeking a Mining Engineer to be based at our Whyalla SA Operations Project. 

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Mining Engineering or a similar qualification, along with strong technical competencies. Additionally, they should demonstrate proficiency in social skills such as leadership and communication. Golding, with its recently extended contracts, provides a diverse array of ongoing opportunities. We prioritize the rotation of our engineers to expose them to various projects, clients, and experiences in the mining sector.

This is a residential role therefore relocation to Whyalla South Australia is a requirement.

Working on an 8:6 roster presents a distinctive chance to immerse oneself in full-scale mining operations while also allowing for a return home every night.

Whyalla (dubbed the ‘Steel City’) is located on the Eyre Peninsula, a 4 hour drive from Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. With amenities such as an airport, public transportation, both public and private schools, a university, TAFE, sports facilities, shopping areas, and an art center, the city accommodates a population exceeding 21,000 residents.

Whyalla has that small city charm and boasts a generally warm climate. There is plenty to do and experience from the ocean to the outback.

Key role tasks:

• Design drill and blast plans for safe and effective blasting;
• Develop daily and weekly mine plans to utilise all mining fleet efficiently while achieving mining targets;
• Regularly visit the mining areas and provide guidance on Mine Plan requirements where necessary;
• Involvement of pit progression from vegetation clearance to rehabilitation;
• Manage the High Precision GPS system ‘Wencolite’ for mining fleet;
• Strategize with the production team to optimise the Quarterly Mine Plan and look for improvements where possible;
• Assist with reports, schedules and plans in accordance with the site Production Plan and client Mine Plan requirements;
• Attend project management meetings;
• General administration duties for the project team.

Key capability requirements: 

• Tertiary mining Engineering qualification or equivalent essential;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mining is essential;
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement;
• Ability to work closely with Supervisors as part of a cohesive team and work to the plan;
• Ability to foster strong client relationships;
• Strong communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal and the ability to interact and liaise with all levels including internal, external stakeholders and clients;
• Prioritisation and organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines and delegate effectively;
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Advanced MS Office skills are essential;
• Full Australian Driver’s License is essential;
• Experience in Surpac or other mine planning software is advantageous.

Golding Benefits:

• Excellent culture and safety on site
• Opportunities for training, development and internal promotion for the right attitude
• Long term opportunity  
• Novated lease & Salary sacrifice options available
• Health and Wellbeing benefits available

Why Golding:

• Our success is built on the diverse talents and initiative of all our employees
• Our values help define the way we work in Golding; we act with integrity & honesty
• Our approach is working safely, respecting our environment, and assuring quality
• We believe that if we always strive to be “Excellent and Improving”, then success will follow

About Whyalla:

https://www.whyalla.com/livinginwhyalla 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcH552Pu6N0&t=28s 

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 Golding is an Equal Opportunity Employer.