Principal Mining Consultant

Company description:

Orelogy, part of Perenti is a diversified global mining services group with businesses in surface mining, underground mining and mining support services. The Group was founded in Kalgoorlie in 1987 and is today one of the world's largest companies providing surface and underground mining at scale. Headquartered in Australia, Perenti has operations and offices in 13 countries across four continents, employs around 8,000 mining professionals and is creating enduring value and certainty for clients on some of the world's largest mining projects.

Job description:

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the purpose of this position is to provide technical and engineering solutions along with business improvement outcomes for our clients and stakeholders. This is a collaborative and supportive role requiring the use of technical mining best practice to deliver value for our new and existing customers. The role is based at our office in Perth CBD, however ad hoc Australian and international travel is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act in the best interests of Orelogy, by working within legislation that underpins the company's operation, as well as ensuring that decisions are based on the achievement of Orelogy's objectives.

• Ensure conduct which is consistent with Orelogy's values, policies, systems, procedures and statutory requirements.

• Ensuring a safe working environment, being a visible leader for safety, and providing a daily commitment to zero harm to employees, contractors, environment and the community.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to, Perenti clients and client representatives, employees, management and supplier contacts.

• Coach and mentor team members and support the development of career pathways for our people.

• Participate in growth initiatives to support wider business objectives.

• Identify, recommend, and execute business improvement opportunities in line with industry best practice.

• Ensure all works under area of control are completed to a standard that is fit for purpose and meets the end users' requirements.

• Advise on Pit and/or underground mine design, scheduling, reserve estimations, cost modelling and operational effectiveness.

• Provide study management, scope budget and schedule control.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering (or the equivalent).

• First Class Mine Managers (FCMM) Certificate of Competency will be highly regarded.

• 10 years in-depth Technical and Operational experience across different mining methods.

• Minimum of 5 years supervising teams.

• Technical report writing skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• High level of computer literacy, with advanced capabilities in specialist mining software such as such as Vulcan, Deswik, MineSight, Surpac or similar.

Key Benefits:

• Be part of a large and diversified organisation with an established market presence.

• Modern offices in Perth CBD.

• Competitive remuneration package.

• Career development opportunities.

• Supportive and inclusive company culture.

If this is of interest to you and you match the above criteria, please do not delay in applying as shortlisting will begin immediately. Click the Apply button to start your journey and join the Orelogy team.