Mining Engineer

Find your future at Fitzroy

Fitzroy Australia Resources is a new force in the Queensland metallurgical coal mining industry with a portfolio of existing operations and a pipeline of growth projects.  In our short history, we have successfully reinvigorated operations at Carborough Downs underground mine, breathed new life into the Broadlea open cut and our next exciting venture is the Greenfields underground longwall - Ironbark No.1.

Our employees are engaged, connected to our business, proud of what we have achieved, and have conviction in one another and our potential.  Innovative thinking and decisive leadership are the hallmarks of the company.  We deliver a challenging and rewarding environment, and our success is built on the foundation of being a people business that mines coal.

This position is based at Ironbark No.1 which is located within the Bowen Basin and offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a new mine development, join the team, and set the standards from the onset. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Ventilation Officer to join the team and develop a new mine.

About the role 

If you have a growth mindset, we have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an experienced Mining Engineer.  This is a critical role within the technical services team responsible for developing and implementing robust mine design and schedules for the operations.  You will also have the opportunity to be involved in new and greenfield projects, learning new skills and stretching your known abilities. You will be a part of a team that has extensive operational experience both domestically and internationally, with strength and focus in a large scale longwall operation.

Key Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Management of the Permit to Mine process to ensure that all required technical information is communicated to the production departments
• Actively participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of all SHMS documentation.
• Actively support the Technical Services Superintendent in the development of operational schedules.
• Assist with the optimisation of the Life of Mine Plan, through application of sound Mining Engineering design and strategic consideration.
• Prepare information for reporting in a professional manner.
• Identify continual improvement opportunities within the Technical Department.
• Conducting project planning, producing project schedules, analysing project progress and reporting on the project planning indicators.
• Assist with the implementation of business strategy.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and implement cost control across the Department.

Fitzroy Benefits

This role is Moranbah based; providing great lifestyle options just 2 hours from Mackay and the Whitsunday coast.

• Choose to live in Moranbah and receive accommodation assistance or choose DIDO/FIFO with accommodation provided in Moranbah or Coppabella.
• Great 9-day fortnight roster – 5/2 - 4/3
• Great salaries to attract and retain the right people
• Generous staff performance bonus 
• Subsidised health insurance
• Salary sacrifice available for novated car leasing and FIFO flights
• Income protection insurance
• Onsite physiotherapy appointments 
• Personal development encouraged with reimbursement for approved study programs
• Healthy lifestyle support through gym and sporting club membership subsidies

Fitzroy Philosophy:

To deliver our objective, we will conduct ourselves in accordance with the following:

• We each do what we say we are going to do.
• We deal with each other honestly and with respect.
• We work with our people to ensure that they are safe, so they go home healthy and unharmed from their work activities.
• We want our people to be rewarded fairly for their efforts.
• We want our people to believe that they have a future with the company and that they can personally grow within the business.

Got what it takes?

To be successful as our new Mining Engineer, we are looking for someone with suitable qualifications in a mining related discipline and experience. Ideally:

• Mining Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Advanced skills with AutoCAD 
• Previous experience with mine planning and scheduling software
• Proven experience with mine planning, scheduling, mine design and contract management
• Maintain a strong focus on systems and processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• A strategic thinker with superior reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the achievement of business goals and culture.

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