Mine Planning Engineer: Underground Design & Optimization

South32; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks full-paid parental leave

Share plans

14% superannuation

Additional annual leave up to 4 weeks

Job summary

South32 in Queensland's Cannington region is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to drive strategic and operational mine planning for underground production. You will design stope shapes, drill-and-blast strategies, and collaborate with Geology and Geotechnical teams to fit geological conditions.

The role is a permanent position on an 8:6 roster, FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa area.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of underground hard rock drill-and-blast principles and practices.
• Strong planning skills with a focus on value creation and risk-based decision making.
• Ability to analyse historical stope performance to optimise future designs.
• Proficient in mining software, with preferred experience in Deswik.

Responsibilities

• Develop timely design plans for the Mining team, including stope shapes and drill and blast strategies.
• Collaborate with Geology and Geotechnical teams to ensure designs suit geological conditions.
• Monitor and adjust mining sequences and stope shapes to optimise value and ensure adherence to drivers.
• Enhance mine planning processes to improve safety, profitability and cost control while managing risks and communications.

Skills

Underground drill-and-blast knowledge

Strategic planning

Value creation focus

Risk-based decision making

Education

Mining Engineering degree or related

Tools

Deswik

Job description

South32 in Queensland's Cannington region is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to drive strategic and operational mine planning for underground production. You will design stope shapes, drill-and-blast strategies, and collaborate with Geology and Geotechnical teams to fit geological conditions.

The role is a permanent position on an 8:6 roster, FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns, or DIDO from Mount Isa area.