Engineer - Production
Job no: RR10008046 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Telfer Operation
Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company.
With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance, and a shared belief that what we do matters.
The Role
Roster: FIFO 8/6 FIFO Roster, flying on Fridays.
Position : Full Time Permanent
Site: Telfer Operations, Gold and Copper mine located in the Great Sandy Desert in WA.
Reporting into the Senior Engineer- Underground Mining our Telfer Operations are seeking an Engineer – Production, to ensure the optimal recovery of resources and the achievement of quarterly production targets. You will work along side other competent Engineers to support the operations.
Other key responsibilities include:
Ensure optimal recovery of the resource and delivery of quarterly targets through creation of fit for purpose drill and blast designs of the stopes and management of the mine production schedule in the short to medium term timeframe.
optimising resource usage to meet expectations and creating both weekly and monthly schedules while applying underground mining principles and production constraints.
Developing level plans and stope notes, monitoring adherence to schedules, managing overdraw requirements with necessary approvals, and generating Automine and drill/charge plans.
Data collection, entry, and analysis of production performance are crucial, as is inspecting drilling conditions, charges, and blast results, along with performing QAQC inspections.
Troubleshooting and improving blast control units, communicating schedules with key stakeholders, and mentoring new and graduate staff as needed.
Demonstrates a safety-first culture and leadership in field activities, ensuring adherence to industry safety standards.
Works effectively as part of a team, supporting team members and contributing to overall outcomes.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical expertise, safety commitment, and collaborative skills. This individual will be a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional.
Other requirements include:Bottom of Form
Essential
Background underground hard rock mining operations
Experienced with long-hole drill & blast techniques
Proficient in using Deswik CAD & UGDB
Familiarity with other computer software packages, e.g. Microsoft office, Power BI
C Class Manual Licence
Full Working Rights in Australia
Desirable
Experience with Deswik IS.
Experience in production planning for weekly to 3-month timeframe
Knowledge of paste fill operation
Our Commitment to You
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.
At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity.
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Advertised: 23 Oct 2024 Applications close: 06 Nov 2024
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