Company description:
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.
Job description:
We are now seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join our corporate office in South Brisbane to provide mine planning support to current project and tender submissions. You will work in accordance with the company values and demonstrate commitment, active involvement and leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide short term planning resources and support as required for the operating sites
- Support existing operations through the regular review and implementation of medium and longer term mine plans, aimed at achieving as a minimum the project estimate mine plan
- Assist in the start-up of new projects and operations
- Regularly conduct reviews of the relevant technical and operating advances in the industry to ensure the competitiveness of the methods employed in mine planning
- Participate in the review, study and implementation of mine planning activities and improvement of systems for the mine operations
- Participate in site-based projects aimed at achieving industry best practice
- Assist in the supply of mine planning and design services for use in the preparation of mining proposals and tenders
- Verify mine planning data used in the preparation of tenders to ensure uniformity and accuracy
- Occasional site travel
Profile description:
About You:
- Tertiary qualifications in mining or civil engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years' open cut experience
- Experience in the design and operating aspects of coal and/or hard rock mines
- Computer literate, with particular experience using mine planning software
- Technical and analytical skills in relation to mining activities and mining equipment
- Strong writing skills
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Willingness to travel to sites as required
This role is based 5 days per week in our Brisbane office. 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.
We offer:
BUMA's people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for advancement in a growing organisation. If you are a highly motivated professional with a passion for complex problem solving and want to be part of an exciting new company, we encourage you to apply.
For further information on careers at BUMA please visit our website https://buma.com.au/careers/why-join-us/