Mine Planning Engineer
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Company : South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE
At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT CANNINGTON
Our Cannington operation is one of the world's largest producers of silver and lead. Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.
Flights are direct to the onsite airport, and the mine is only 3.5 km from camp—the perfect distance for a sunset walk or run home along a purpose-built walking track. The onsite accommodation includes meal services, sports / gym facilities, swimming pool, music room, and social area.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
- 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
- The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
- 14% superannuation contributions
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is a permanent position on an 8 : 6 roster , FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay Shires. Alternate roster from Cairns considered.
As the Mine Planning Engineer , you will be responsible for driving strategic and operational mine planning to ensure smooth execution of the Cannington mine plan. Focus on safe, sustainable practices and well-designed plans to optimise underground production efficiently.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to :
Develop timely design plans for the Mining team, including stope shapes and drill and blast strategies.Collaborate with Geology and Geotechnical teams to ensure designs are suitable for geological conditions.Monitor and adjust mining sequences and stope shapes to optimise value and ensure adherence to key drivers.Enhance mine planning processes to improve safety, profitability, and cost control while managing and communicating risksABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following :
In depth understanding of underground hard rock drill and blast in principal and in practicePlanning skills which leverage value and risk-based decision makingInterpreting historical stope performance to improve future stope designsSound software skills, preferably with Deswik experienceQualifications for this position are :
Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering (or similar)South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
This job advert will close on Sunday 31st August 2025.
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