Underground: Senior Mining Engineer

Company Info:Vault Minerals is a dynamic and cohesive company born from the recent merger of Red 5 Limited and Silverlake Resources, uniting our shared vision for the future.
With our base in Australia, Vault Minerals is now strategically positioned to unlock greater value, expand our operations, and execute our strategy of providing larger, longer-life, and lower-cost gold production.
About KOTH:King of the Hills (KOTH) is the flagship operation of Vault Minerals Limited and one of the largest gold mines in Australia.
After a significant expansion, KOTH now features a 4.7 million tonne per annum (Mtpa) processing plant, providing a solid platform for long-term production growth.
This dynamic operation combines open-pit and underground mining, with exciting exploration activities driving the future.
 KOTH is located approximately 900 km northeast of Perth and 25 km north of Leonora, within the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.
Job Description:The role of the Senior Mining Engineer is to manage and provide technical support to the operations team, as well as facilitate the safe and cost effective mine planning and production at KOTH Underground operations.  The role provides support to the Underground Manager and Alternate in overseeing and reporting on overall mine performance and future direction.
This role will be offered on a FIFO or DIDO 8/6 Roster based at our King of the Hills Operation.
Point of hire: PERTH, WA Key responsibilities will include: Always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of Vault Minerals.
Develop, implement and regularly review documented standard processes and systems for planning and production functions to ensure the mine is operating safely, efficiently and consistently across crews.
Ensure accurate production reconciliations are completed as part of the end of month process, summary reports are submitted to relevant stakeholders and, any improvement initiatives highlighted in the reports are promptly evaluated and, where practicable, implemented.
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of daily and monthly reports.
Effectively manage change through documented change management processes such that records are available and accessible to justify decisions.
Prepare safe, economic mine plans (including stope designs) are supported by appropriate documentation.
Complete financial evaluations and optimisations of planning and production activities to ensure the most economical plan is implemented based on available inputs.
Regularly challenge, review and optimise mine production using knowledge gathered from previous work history, literature, conferences and or peer discussions Ensure all infrastructure services (ventilation, power, air, water) are maintained to ensure the safety and health of underground personnel.
Conduct regular and thorough inspections of all work areas to ensure compliance to site standards.
Provide regular technical review and feedback for output produced from the Production Engineers.
Provide technical review and feedback to mine planning functions such that the optimal mine plan is developed.
About You: You are a highly experienced underground mining engineer with a strong background in narrow vein gold operations.
Your expertise spans mine planning across short, medium, and long-term horizons, and you bring a solid command of industry-standard software including Deswik and Vent Sim.
You're analytical, solutions-focused, and comfortable working in fast-paced operational environments.
 Key Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency Proficient in MS Office and mining software (e.g.
Deswik Suite, Vent Sim) Manual Driver's Licence Full Australian work rights What we offer: Competitive Salary Long Term incentives plans  Paid Parental Leave Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees.-Novated Lease Vehicles-Trade tools-FIFO Travel-Portable Electronic Devices-Self-Education-Airport Lounger Membership  With an exciting future ahead, Vault Minerals is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a rewarding career in the mining industry.
We value collaboration, integrity, and innovation.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to our vision of building a strong future in the resource sector.
How to register your interest: Please apply via the link with your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your experience and its relation to the criteria above.
To learn more about Vault Minerals visit our website: https://www.vaultminerals.com/

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