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• 8/6 days only roster | FIFO from Perth to the Sanjiv Ridge Mine
• Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses
• Company contribution towards private health cover for employees and immediate family
• Variety of Parental Leave options available for Primary and Secondary Caregivers

About the role:

TheTechnical Servicesteam is currently seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to join them on an8/6 days only roster based at the Sanjiv Ridge Mine. Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing the technical elements of drill and blast and to prepare and deliver robust Short-Term Plans (STP) that align with the directions set by the Medium-Term Plan (MTP).

This is an excellent opportunity to Lead a small team of 4 x Mine Engineers that oversee the multiple Contract Mining sites based near Marble Bar in the Pilbara area.

Duties:

• Exercise a sufficient level of detail in developing the Short to Medium Term Planning Horizons which utilise resources efficiently, identifies risk clearly and creates a clear path for a high standard of operational performance and success.
• Contribute to the development and review of resource allocations and budgets (people and equipment) to ensure they reflect the business drivers and intent.
• Drill and Blast Design and Review – All aspects of Drill and Blast design including, hole layouts, charging instructions, timing and post blast analysis. Ensure regular reviews are undertaken and documented.
• Reconciliation – Conduct reconciliation of daily performance of Drill and Blast, Load and Haul and Crushing to ensure alignment to Plan. This role is accountable for defining actions to recover variances to plan.
• Optimise the Pit Designs, Dump Designs, Stockpile Designs and Haul paths in line with the STP and Atlas Iron standards to maximise the recovery of Ore and minimise the cost per unit tonne delivered to the ROM.

Skills and Experience:

• Substantial experience as a Mine Engineer
• Relevant academic qualification in Mine Engineering
• Quarry Manager Certification (desirable)
• Strong leadership skills in managing direct reports and behavioural expectations
• Demonstrated understanding of the mine planning cycles and activities
• Practical skills and knowledge in drill and blast design, pit optimisation and infrastructure design
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and external contractors.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work without supervision and make independent decisions
• Flexible in approach with an adaptive style to suit changing workplace requirements.
• WA C class drivers licence or national equivalent

Mine Site Facilities:

• Modern, comfortable camp accommodation
• High quality gourmet food options (vegan, gluten free and healthy options)
• Large fully equipped gym facility, as well as a gym specifically for females
• SWIFT in-room entertainment with comprehensive content and own-device casting capability
• Lifestyle, Learning and Recreation initiative which provide events for your family

About Hancock Iron Ore

The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we.Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia's Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

How to apply

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To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not accepted.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• IndustriesMining

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