AddressMy client is a highly productive, tier-1 mining house that owns and operates a large portfolio of mining operations in Australia. My client is a significant player in the global resources industry and has a considerable influence on commodity markets. Like many other major mining companies, my client has a significant presence in coal mining with key large-scale metallurgical coal mining assets in QLD.
The Opportunity
They are looking to appoint a Senior Mining Engineer at their dragline, truck/shovel operation in QLD. The mining operation itself has a significantly long mine life and a number of projects in the pipeline to further expand mining operations. This is a dragline planning-focusedSenior Mining Engineer position.
The position can be FIFO Brisbane on a 4/3 (Monday to Thursday) roster. Additionally, should the preferred candidate look to be DIDO or Residential, these are options that are available too (with housing/accommodation provided).
Responsibilities
- Guide, mentor, and enable your small team of disciplinary Mining Engineers across dragline planning,
- Lead the planning and scheduling of dragline operations to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity,
- Analyse the performance of dragline operations by monitoring key performance indicators such as production rates, cycle times, and fuel consumption,
- Prioritise safety protocols to ensure that dragline operations are conducted in compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards,
- Work to optimise the productivity and efficiency of mining operations. This includes monitoring production rates, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing strategies to improve performance,
- Seek opportunities for process optimisation and continuous improvement in dragline operations. This may involve implementing new technologies, refining operating procedures, or introducing best practices to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, or similar/relevant degree,
- Experience as a Dragline Planner (Mining Engineer),
- Open pit design and planning experience would be held in high regard too (due to future mine projects in the pipeline),
- Must live/work/reside in AU - Must have full working AU rights.
My client offers gold-standard employment and working conditions, with the full backing of the company and direct manager to this role.
An attractive salary package will be on offer for the right candidate (and ultimately, is tailored/negotiated to the successfully appointed candidates' experience/skill level).
What to do next?
Apply via the link with an updated resume and cover letter (tailored specifically to this role, not a generic one please). All documents are to be submitted in Word Doc or PDF format only.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact me (Mike) on (07) 3520 9***.
