- FIFO 8/6
Senior - Mining Engineer
Lady Loretta Mine
FIFO Roster 8/6
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 38766
Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 90 commodities. Our operations comprise around 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil production assets, and agricultural facilities – supported by a network of more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries.
Our Queensland Metals business operates multiple mining operations and processing plants, plus port and logistics operations.
An exciting opportunity exists within the Owners Team at Lady Loretta Mine for a Senior Mining Engineer. Situated approximately 150kms northwest of Mount Isa, Lady Loretta Mine is a high grade Zinc/Lead /Silver deposit owned by Glencore and operated in conjunction with our contracting partner. Consequently, this is a fast paced dynamic operation producing 1.6Mt of ore annually for processing.
Glencore is experiencing rapid growth and is actively seeking a dynamic Senior Mining Engineer for the Lady Loretta Mine in North West Queensland. This role would report into the Superintendent Technical Services. This fantastic opportunity is offered on a, 8/6 FIFO roster. Glencore is one of the largest integrated zinc producers in the world, with zinc and lead operations and exploration projects in seven countries. This is an exciting time to be part of the Glencore team, don’t miss out.
Responsibilities include (however not limited to):
- Development of accurate design plans for lateral development
- Development of detailed drill and blast designs
- Preparation of stope notes
- Provide input into operational QAQC processes i.e. stope dilution
- Responsible for weekly and monthly reporting and presentations.
- Provide guidance and mentoring of mining engineers and review engineering designs and planning.
- Assist with projects where required
- Responsible for behaving in line with Glencore values including actively participating in training and development activities
- Responsible for compliance with QM policies, standards, procedures when undertaking role
Experience and Skill Set:
- Relevant Tertiary qualifications (Mining Engineer or Similar)
- Advanced mining software skills, preferably with the Deswik suite of software
- 5+ years’ experience in and underground metalliferous mine
- Experience in Drill and Blast and Mine Design
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team as part of a diverse work group
- Strong communication skills
As a staff employee of Glencore Lady Loretta Mine, you are entitled to a comprehensive range of benefits aimed at attracting and retaining our people. Benefits such as training, structured development (professional and personal) and recognition programs are critical to your long-term success. We also offers a competitive remuneration package inclusive of above industry superannuation, a generous incentive scheme and more.
For any further questions please contact: Jo-Mari Botha on +61 74744 2385
Applications Close: 7:00am Wednesday 5 October 2022.
Our mining operation is on land traditionally owned by the Kalkadoon People and we respect their rights and interests. Mount Isa Mines encourages suitably qualified indigenous applicants to apply.
NOTE: We will interview as candidates are identified as suitable for the role, so apply now and don’t miss your opportunity to be considered.