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Form of workMandalay Resources is a values driven organisation committed to producing high-grade natural resources from our underground operations at Costerfield, Victoria. We are focused on safe and efficient work practices and providing our people with authentic and rewarding career opportunities where innovation and agility are celebrated. We have established a culture that prioritises our people and fosters strong community connections.
Mandalay Resources Costerfield Operation is 50km east of Bendigo. Bendigo is a vibrant city and home to approximately 120,000 residents. Bendigo has an impressive mining history and boasts a thriving arts and cultural precinct.
We acknowledge the Taungurung people, the traditional owners of the land on which we are based. We thank them for their stewardship and pay our respects to the Taungurung Elders, past, present & emerging, and recognise their connections to the land, waters and culture.
About The Role
Our new Mining Operations Engineerwill be a practical and safety focused team member who wants to further develop their career in underground metalliferous mining environment. Your experience will include a sound knowledge of short-term scheduling, rock mechanics and a practical knowledge of narrow vein drill and blast stoping methods.
Our newMining Operations Engineer will have the following key responsibilities:
- Constructing and setting the weekly production and development schedule followed by ongoing tracking and updating a rolling 7-day plan.
- Work with the Shift Supervisor in their daily planning activities to ensure operations follow the short-term schedule
- Underground inspections of production areas to enable efficient operation and planning
- Completion of engineering tasks such as drill and blast design, production plans, survey and monthly reporting;
- Track daily, weekly and monthly production and development activities and determine compliance against forecast
- Undertake geotechnical inspections and minor rehabilitation plans to address geotechnical issues/hazards;
- Liaise with Geology Department with regards to latest data and new information from underground operations
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering;
- Have a strong commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement;
- A minimum of two years’ experience as a Mining Engineer (preferably with underground time completed);
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a small but focused operations team – communication to operations personnel a key focus;
- High level of understanding of underground mining activities; and
- Experience with relevant mine design software packages such Deswik.
The Deal
- 8/6 Roster 10hr per day, day shift only
- Your health and wellbeing is a focus
- Be home with your family at the end of each shift
- Innovation is celebrated
- Genuine professional development opportunities
- Strong community connection
- Subsidised childcare and fitness memberships and free Ambulance cover
The Process
Applications must be received by 10th April 2024. Candidates who demonstrate alignment with our company values and meet all requirements of the role will be invited to interview. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and undertake mandatory drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.
We are a 100% smoke free workplace and have a zero-tolerance policy on drugs and alcohol. We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone is included. All applicants will be considered regardless of their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.
