Mining Engineer

lluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earth elements (rare earths). As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, Iluka’s high quality products are increasing in demand.

Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and proactive Mining Engineer with a background in landform design and scheduling experience to join the Rehabilitation Team at our Cataby and Eneabba mine sites in the Mid-West approximately 150km’s and 275km’s north of Perth.

Reporting to the Mid-West Rehabilitation Manager, the key element of this role is to provide technical expertise on practical solutions to ensure the ongoing efficient delivery of rehabilitation objectives for the Mid-West Rehabilitation sites. 

The successful candidate will strive to deliver high quality results, be an effective communicator, make strategic decisions and can effectively engage with individuals and teams across the Operations.

The position is based at our Cataby operation and offered on a roster of 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off rotation. You may choose to Drive in, Drive out (DIDO) and reside at our residential village accommodation or live in close proximity to site in one of the nearby coastal locations.

Key elements of the role include:

• The generation of design surfaces including drainage and landforms for agricultural and native vegetation environments
• Create land restoration implementation plans to achieve correct rehabilitation processes and requirements
• Tracking material production movements
• Assisting the Eneabba team as required with any ongoing rehabilitation planning and provisioning updates
• Assist with budget and provisioning preparation, reports.
• Liaising with the earthworks contractor and operations team as required to achieve required rehabilitation outcomes
• End of month reconciliation of disturbed and rehabilitated land

About You

To be successful for this role, you will have:

• Degree in Mining Engineering or Surveying
• Proactive approach to health, safety, environment, social responsibility and sustainable development
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• A solid background in landform design including surface water, slope and scheduling
• Previous experience in a mining, processing or rehabilitation environment
• Understanding of Trimble GPS and Maptek I-site scanners.
• Experience in CAD programs preferably Surpac, 12D and ARCGIS.
• Current driver’s licence

Our Offer To You

• Family friendly DIDO roster
• Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture​
• ​18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structures
• Company share matching scheme

You will be supported, empowered, included and encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now. 

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

Applications Close: 29 March 2024

“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”