Mine Planning Lead

As a highly motivated individual, you will be responsible for leading the mine planning team in delivering long-term growth and viability of the mining operation.

You will contribute to the Underground Team to deliver monthly, quarterly, and life-of-mine (LOM) forecasts and mining schedules.

• Develop and compare multiple mining strategies with assistance from Senior Mine Geologists and direction of Planning Superintendent.
• Produce and present full LOM plan and schedules on a quarterly basis.
• Communicate the LOM plan to all relevant personnel to foster awareness of future targets and directions for the mining operation.
• Assist in developing yearly mining budget in accordance with timing set out by Corporate Office.
• Oversee monthly and weekly mining schedules. Ensure forecasts are set out to achieve mining objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mining schedule production in accordance with each strategy.
• Identify opportunities to optimise mining processes and utilise new technology in the mining process.
• Be responsible for safe and efficient completion of all mine planning work.
• Complete Ore Reserve Estimations in accordance with JORC code definitions.
• Ensure integrity and security of all data stored on Vulcan and Deswik mine planning systems.

You will undertake mine designs for all geological block models, oversee and review all mine designs developed within the Planning Department, and complete conceptual mining studies on new ore bodies.

Responsibilities include:

• Undertake mine designs for all geological block models.
• Oversee and review all mine designs developed within the Planning Department.
• Complete conceptual mining studies on new ore bodies and explore options for alternate mining methods where applicable.

You will update all mining costs quarterly, develop cut-off grades quarterly based on various gold prices, and finalise unit cost calculations for estimation purposes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Update all mining costs quarterly, in line with actuals on a 12-month rolling average.
• Develop cut-off grades quarterly, based on various gold prices.
• Complete gold price sensitivities on the LOM plan.
• Finalise unit cost calculations for estimation purposes and educate all production and technical underground staff.

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess:

• Qualified Mining Engineer qualification.
• 10 years' relevant experience in the mining industry.
• WA First Class Mine Managers Certificate is highly desirable.
• Underground production and planning experience with mining technology and heavy production equipment in a mechanised hard-rock underground mine.
• Significant experience in all planning processes, from long to short term.
• Experience and knowledge of various mining methods.
• Detailed knowledge of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Competent in the use of mine planning and design software – in particular Vulcan and Deswik packages.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

This role offers:

• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, and exceptional benefits.
• Membership access to GOLDSTARR reward gateway program.
• Vibrant hub of activity onsite, allowing you to optimise the life of mine and directly impact sites ability to meet production and cost objectives.
• Great company culture, leading and developing a great workforce.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a dynamic company.
• Exciting, fast-paced work environment with a motivated and driven workforce.