Mining Operations Engineer

4 days ago

Bendigo Goldfields Macedon Ranges, Australia Mandalay Resources Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About Alkane

Costerfield Operations, owned and operated by Alkane Resources Ltd is a values driven organisation committed to producing high-grade natural resources from our underground operations at Costerfield, Victoria. We are focused on safe and efficient work practices and providing our people with authentic and rewarding career opportunities where innovation and agility are celebrated. We have established a culture that prioritises our people and fosters strong community connections.   

Costerfield Operation is surrounded by numerous towns within a 50km radius, offering a variety of residential options. Costerfield being east of Bendigo. 

Bendigo is a vibrant city and home to approximately 125,000 residents. Bendigo has an impressive mining history and boasts a thriving arts and cultural precinct. Making it an attractive place to live.

About The Role

Our new Mining Operations Engineer will be a practical and safety focused team member who wants to further develop their career in underground metalliferous mining environment. Your experience will include a sound knowledge of short-term scheduling, rock mechanics and a practical knowledge of narrow vein drill and blast stoping methods.

Our new Mining Operations Engineer will have the following key responsibilities:

  • Constructing and setting the weekly production and development schedule followed by ongoing tracking and updating a rolling 7-day plan.
  • Work with the Shift Supervisor in their daily planning activities to ensure operations follow the short-term schedule.
  • Underground inspections of production areas to enable efficient operation and planning.
  • Completion of engineering tasks such as drill and blast design, production plans, survey and monthly reporting.
  • Track daily, weekly and monthly production and development activities and determine compliance against forecast.
  • Undertake geotechnical inspections and minor rehabilitation plans to address geotechnical issues/hazards.
  • Liaise with Geology Department with regards to latest data and new information from underground operations.

About You

  • Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering.
  • Have a strong commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
  • A minimum of two years' experience as a Mining Engineer (preferably with underground time completed).
  • Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a small but focused operations team – communication to operations personnel a key focus.
  • High level of understanding of underground mining activities.
  • Experience with relevant mine design software packages such Deswik.

The Deal

  • 8/6 Roster.
  • All PPE Supplied.
  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities to advance your career.
  • Benefit from onsite physiotherapy and Employee Assistance Program to support your physical and mental health.
  • Take advantage of subsidised childcare, gym memberships, plus FREE Ambulance cover.
  • Other company Benefits.

The Process

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting will commence immediately. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical and mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

We are a 100% smoke free workplace with zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants.

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