SM18535 Senior Open Pit Production Engineer
- Lead short-term production engineering activities in open-pit mining.
- Optimise mine performance and ensure production targets are met safely.
- Provide technical support and mentorship to engineering teams.
An established Global gold producer is seeking an experienced Senior Open Pit Production Engineer to join its Technical Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the safe and efficient delivery of mining operations while working alongside a highly experienced leadership team.
You will be responsible for leading short-term production engineering activities, optimising mine performance, and providing technical support to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
- Approximately 8+ years' experience in open-pit mining, with significant exposure to production engineering.
- Strong experience in drill and blast design, mine design and short-term scheduling.
- Proficiency using Deswik and other mine planning software.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive approach to safety, leadership and continuous improvement.
- Previous experience in hard rock gold operations will be highly regarded.
What's on Offer
- Permanent position with a well-established global gold producer.
- FIFO roster from Perth.
- Modern mining operation with long-term mine life.
- Supportive Technical Services team with genuine career progression opportunities.
- Competitive salary package and employee benefits.
- Opportunity to influence operational performance and mentor the next generation of mining engineers.
Position Duties:
- Develop and deliver short-term mine plans and production schedules.
- Prepare and review drill and blast designs.
- Monitor mining performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce costs.
- Provide technical guidance to Mining Supervisors and Operations personnel.
- Ensure designs comply with geotechnical, safety and operational requirements.
- Mentor and support Production Engineers and graduate engineers.
- Collaborate closely with Mine Planning, Geology and Operations teams to optimise mining performance.
- Collaborate closely with Mine Planning, Geology and Operations teams to optimise mining performance.
Experience
7+ Years of professional experience
Current Status
OPEN
Duration
Permanent
Duty Roster
FIFO 8:6
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