Engineer - Mining (Underground)

2 weeks ago


West Wyalong, Australia Evolution Mining Full time

Mining - Engineering & Maintenance (Mining, Resources & Energy)

Full time

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  • Cowal Gold Operation

About us

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.

About Cowal

A world-class gold operation.

At our cornerstone asset of Cowal, our $430 million investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future. We've taken our successful open pit operation underground in just seven years. Combined with unique work opportunities across Processing, Maintenance and support teams, our operational diversity at Cowal is great for uplifting careers.

Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer (Underground), the key function of the Mining Engineer (Underground) is to generate mine designs (stopes and development) to support operations and generate mine plans and schedules.

Key Responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining and promoting safe production
  • Delivering practical mine plans to operations as required to meet/exceed targets
  • Undertaking project work for operations
  • Providing engineering support to operations staff
  • Participating in stope reconciliations for improvements in drill and blast methods
  • Conducting assessments of all hazards associated with operations
  • Maintaining awareness of environmental risks and obligations around the underground mining operational areas to be able to identify at-risk activities
  • Utilising specialist advice as required (eg: water, ground disturbance, waste management) and including controls in designs
  • Commitment to living and supporting the Evolution values of Safety, Excellence, Accountability, Respect
  • Being a part of our culture of safety and continuous improvement.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in mine engineering or a related discipline, with previous start-up experience being advantageous. You should possess an understanding of the NSW Regulatory framework, including Safety Management Systems, PHMPs, and PCPs, along with underground operational and risk management experience. You must be adept at identifying, understanding, and solving complex problems, and proficient in communicating information verbally, in writing, numerically, and graphically. You must be able to establish and adhere to work standards, develop excellent relationships with peers, leaders, and subordinates, and be self-directed to achieve individual, team, and organizational goals. Experience with mine design software, particularly Deswik CAD, Interactive Schedule, and Schedule, is also required.

To find out more about us and Cowal, click here

Evolving from humble beginnings into a premier, global gold company, become a part of Evolution's next chapter. We're a bold and successful company with a clear strategy and strong values that underpin everything we do.

Our global operational diversity across Australia and Canada offers our employees access to multiple experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.

Evolving from humble beginnings into a premier, global gold company, become a part of Evolution's next chapter. We're a bold and successful company with a clear strategy and strong values that underpin everything we do.

Our global operational diversity across Australia and Canada offers our employees access to multiple experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.

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