Open Cut Expat FIFO 350k

24 hours ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Prime Mining Full time $150,000 - $250,000 per year
About Us

Prime Mining specialises in supplying the mining industry with high calibre professionals.

With clients across Australia and Internationally, we take pride in our team of some of the industry's best mining professionals.

From our humble origins of a small band of mining professionals in 2011, we've ensured a proven track record of supporting our team and our clients, enabling us to have grown into one of Australia's leading technical consultancies.

With clients including all the large and medium mining companies in the country, as well as strategic partnerships with innovative companies such as Deswik, we strive to maintain our reputation of quality people and industry leading remuneration options, whilst supporting each of our team members' individual goals.

Further to this, we also offer our team a unique range of remuneration options, working with them to maximise value for their situation and setup, including offering assistance with ABN Company options, allowing for the benefits that come with it.

We are looking for experienced Open Cut Metal Mining Engineers, to assist our Tier 1 Clients in PNG. The role is a 3:2 FIFO with travel on company time, FIFO available out of any Australian or New Zealand Capital City.

This is exceptional opportunity for anyone who wants to take the next leap in their career as a consultant, propelling their career forward and being rewarded financially.


The Role

The roles involve supporting active open cut operations in PNG as a principle consultant in the role as long term planner as a long term embedded consultant.

Working with an established technical services team, you will assist with day to day support to enable smooth operations with regards to medium to long term mine planning, scheduling, as well as regular optimisation to maximise NPV.

All travel time and costs, as well as accommodation will be covered, ensuring you are not out of pocket for any expenses, alongside Prime Mining's industry leading remuneration.

The roles duties include but are not limited to:

  • Develop long term mine plans that best utilise the resource and maximise NPV.
  • Integrate medium term plans and schedules into the long term plan.
  • Scheduling, forecasting and budgeting across life of mine.
  • On a regular basis present to corporate teams on the latest mine developments and strategy.
  • Training of team members how to use the deswik suite.

To be considered you must meet the following criteria:
  • A tertiary qualification in Mining/Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Located in an Australian Capital City.
  • You have 10+ Years experience in mining in Australia and an established understanding of mining operations.
  • Experience presenting life of mine strategies to corporate teams and undertaking strategic reviews/revisions.
  • The site has newly adopted Deswik and are looking for a strong user of Deswik CAD and Scheduler. Knowledge of LHS and Blend would also be highly advantageous.
  • Previous Expat experience will be highly regarded but not necessary.
  • Current Australian drivers licence.
  • Have exceptional and professional communication skills to engage and influence other personnel within the business.
  • Have excellent time management and task prioritisation skills.
  • Have an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development.

What makes Prime Mining the team to join:
  • Stable work & ongoing contracts as part of one of the countries leading Mining Professionals teams, with an extensive client base across the country.
  • An industry leading, unrivalled pay rate, with complete flexibility and support for PAYG or ABN contract options.
  • The ability for you to expand and develop skills a chance to experience a unique lifestyle while developing your career.
  • Work on a range of exciting and challenging client projects, with our streamlined business model always keeping us competitive.
  • An opportunity to join a diverse, well-established team with a strong reputation and genuine culture.

    Our team is happy to take calls if you are uncertain about becoming a consultant and wish to talk to others who have been doing it for years.

If this sounds like you "Apply Now" with a resume (no need for cover letter).



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