Underground Manager

In short: 

Lead, Planning, Production, Mentor & Statutory UG Manager

8/6 FIFO Roster from Perth. DIDO Kal or Esperance etc and residential 

The Role

Pantoro are seeking a motivated and hands on Underground Mining Manager to commence establishment and preparation of the initial underground development at the Scotia Mine. 

The Underground Mine Manager will be responsible for the underground mining operation and has total responsibility for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the underground mine. The position carries statutory responsibility under Western Australian legislation.  The UG Manager will be required to provide leadership, management, and supervision of the underground mining operations at Norseman Gold Operation in a safe manner at all times whilst also upholding Company safety, health and environment standards, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all planning and production tasks for the underground mine are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with the plan.
• Management of day-to-day production activities
• Develop mine plans and schedules ranging from short term through to 3-Month and Life-of-Mine time horizons.
• Oversee the development and implementation of stoping designs.
• Review and improve standard processes and systems for mine planning and production.
• Ensure Contractor performance is in line with the contract and mine plan.
• Identify and complete mine infrastructure and optimisation projects as required.
• End of Month reporting 
• Prepare annual budgets and monitor ongoing cost against approved budget.
• Ensure operating procedures remain fully aligned with effective risk management practices under the WHS Act 2020 and WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022
• Provide leadership through driving a just safety culture.

About You

• Hold a First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (or the ability to attain) and commensurate experience suitable for the role.
• Strong preference for WA residents or willingness to relocate to WA.
• Be able to lead, develop and execute plans, providing technical and collaborative support in and across geology, mining, and processing departments to maximise the potential for ore extraction following the safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment.
• C Class Driver’s License (manual).

Pantoro offer an attractive salary package and this role is eligible for inclusion in the company’s generous short-term incentive scheme.

Modern Camp

A modern accommodation village is situated within the Norseman Township with full messing facilities servicing the project. Employees will also have access to the town facilities and services, providing the best of both worlds while on site.

 About the Project

The Norseman Gold Project is an exciting new development that includes the construction of a new 1 million tonne per annum processing plant and development of multiple large open pits and underground mines. A combination of new mines, cutbacks and underground mine extensions is now underway.

The project is 725km East of Perth and 200km south of Kalgoorlie. 

The project has a current mineral Resource of 4.5M ounces with many of the defined resources open along strike and at depth. Existing mine life is approaching 10 years. Ongoing organic growth is expected with drill rigs focused on Ore Reserve growth currently operating. 

We care about You.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. 

To apply, send your resume for immediate consideration.

All applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.

Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted.