Mine Planning Engineering Manager

1 week ago


Kambalda West, Australia Gold Fields Full time
Job Title:

Mine Planning Engineering Manager

About the Company:

Gold Fields is a leading gold mining company with a strong commitment to excellence and innovation.

Salary:

$120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Job Description:

Company Overview:

Gold Fields is a global gold mining company that operates in several countries around the world. Our mission is to create enduring value beyond mining by ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of gold resources.

Salary:

The successful candidate will be offered a highly competitive salary package, including an estimated $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Job Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and implement comprehensive mine plans, considering geological data, ore body characteristics, geotechnical criteria, and mining constraints to optimize gold recovery.
  2. Work with technical and operational teams to optimize mining performance, both underground and open pit, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to standards.
  3. Collaboratively review and update mine plans to leverage ongoing exploration, performance, and operational feedback aligning operations to annual business objectives and LOM strategy.
  4. Monitor and analyse mine physicals & costs, identify and drive business improvement projects, and implement cost-saving measures where possible.
  5. Communicate regularly with senior management and group technical services, providing updates on mine planning activities, production forecasts, and key performance indicators.
  6. Foster a culture of business and continuous improvement by regularly identifying and pursuing opportunities for growth and development.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
  • Extensive displayed mining experience with extensive underground engineering exposure, open pit and within gold desirable.
  • Experience and demonstrated understanding of developing operationally ready mine designs and schedules, managing engineering workflows, and technical study work.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, as well as demonstrated ability to support a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated experience in Deswik.CAD, Deswik.Sched, Ventsim, and Microsoft Office.
  • Valid WA Driver's Licence.

Benefits:

  • 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance.
  • Annual bonus scheme and long-term incentive plan.
  • Salary sacrifice options.
  • Increased annual leave entitlements, as well as long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service.
  • Educational assistance.


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