Senior Mining Engineer - Blackwater

About Us: 

BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth, sustainability and prosperity. This is supported by our core values of safety, integrity, progress, collaboration and people.

With a strong commitment to safety, innovation and technology, BUMA pursues a relationship-based long-term approach to ensure the mutual success of all projects. Ensuring we provide value to our clients through all stages of mining is a mainstay of our business and we have the expertise and equipment to deliver total mining services to any surface operation.

Blackwater Mine:

Located in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland, BMA's Blackwater Mine is one of Queensland's largest coal mines. It is situated approximately 21 kilometres from the town of Blackwater.

The BUMA Australia team have been performing truck and excavator pre-strip operations at Blackwater since May 2012. Over 44 million bank cubic metres of material is mined by our fleets every year.

As BUMA Australia grows, we are seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join our Blackwater operations. Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will be responsible for our short and mid term planning, scheduling and optimisation along with the following:

• Develop and implement daily and weekly mine plans and schedules
• Develop and implement operational mine designs
• Collaborate and communicate with Production to ensure mine plans are realistic, achievable and accurate
• Foster productive relationships both internally and with the Client, actively demonstrating behaviours including honest and open communication, teamwork, trust, processes and systems and embracing a "best for project" philosophy
• Work with the client to improve and optimise planning and scheduling outcomes
• Ensure mine plans and schedules are compliant with the site Safety Health Management System
• Prepare weekly and end of month reports
• Assist in developing and teaching graduate and student engineers
• Support risk management processes and participate in investigations of hazards and incidents

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining or Civil Engineering
• Strong operational focus
• Experience in open cut mining or a technical background in associated heavy civil works
• 5+ years' experience in the design and operating aspects of coal and/or hard rock mines
• Advanced level of computer literacy is essential, including significant experience using mine planning software
• Technical and analytical skills in relation to mining activities and mining equipment
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong emphasis on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Blackwater you will have access to:

• 9 day fortnight roster (Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday)
• Paid flights and transport to and from the airport
• Career growth and development
• Training and development and promotion opportunities
• Open and honest relationship with the management team who are invested in your continued growth and success
• Camp accommodation / Living Away From Home Allowance
• Financial, lifestyle and health benefits such as discounted health cover, discounted car rentals, salary sacrifice options, novated leasing and our Employee Assistance Program

At BUMA, our people are the source of our success. We are determined to invest in individual development and provide positive leadership. We work effectively with our partners and strive to exceed our employee, client and community expectations.

To be considered for this opportunity please click "Apply Now" to submit your application!

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. Email applications and agencies are not accepted.

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning
  • Tuesday: Morning
  • Wednesday: Morning
  • Thursday: Morning
  • Friday: Morning
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 29 April 2024