Principal Consultant / Consulting Director - Mining Engineer

Erm; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Erm in Perth seeks a committed Principal or Director Mining Engineer to provide open pit technical and project management expertise. You will lead studies from concept through to feasibility, manage budgets, and report Ore Reserve estimations per international codes.

The role requires strong business development capabilities, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and thorough understanding of JORC/Ni 43-101 reporting standards. Australian work rights are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering.
• Member AusIMM or similar organisation.
• Valid working rights in Australia.
• Open pit mining experience preferred.
• Experience with Deswik or Datamine and Whittle for mine planning.

Responsibilities

• Project Manager for technical studies from concept to feasibility within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Source opportunities through your business network to grow the project pipeline.
• Provide technical input on mine optimisation, design, scheduling, cost estimation and operations support.
• Deliver high-quality professional reports and conduct peer reviews.
• Manage contractors to ensure scope, quality and timeliness are met.
• Maintain and grow your professional network to identify job opportunities.
• Sign-off Ore Reserve estimation and reporting per JORC or CIM/NI 43-101 as applicable.
• Ensure studies are delivered on time and within budget; monitor project performance.
• Demonstrate understanding of client requirements.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Technical reporting

Team leadership

Education

Mining Engineering degree

AusIMM membership

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

Whittle

Job description

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Principal or Director Mining Engineer to join our global team in Perth. The successful person will provide open pit technical and project management expertise to complete mining studies, mine planning, Ore Reserve reporting, due diligence studies and operational reviews.

Key responsibilities include:

• Be a Project Manager for technical study encompassing concept, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies within multi-disciplinary teams. Ensure these studies are delivered on time and within budget and monitor and report project performance.

• Be a business development leader to source technical study opportunities through your extensive business network.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the client’s unique requirements.

• Provide technical input and support to the CSA Global mining team, incorporating mine optimisation, design, scheduling, cost estimation and operational support.

• Deliver a high standard of professional work that reflects the client’s requirements and grows the business’ reputation.

• Ore Reserve estimation and reporting generation and sign-off according to the JORC Code, as a Competent Person, or to the Canadian CIM / NI 43-101 requirements as a Qualified Person, or other international CRIRSCO standard public reporting codes as applicable.

• Manage contractors who work in the team to ensure their work adheres to the scope and meets quality standards.

• Maintain and grow your professional network to identify and secure job opportunities.

• Generate professional, accurate and concise technical reports.

• Conduct Peer Reviews to provide appropriate quality assurance.

Candidates who have the following are encouraged to apply:

• Comprehensive open pit experience as a Mining Engineer in operating mines (preferred) or detailed mine planning studies.

• Demonstrated understanding of mine planning software, either Deswik or Datamine, and Whittle preferred or demonstrated ability to adapt to these packages.

• Awareness of JORC and Ni 43-101, SAMREC and reporting code requirements.

• An understanding of Ore Reserve estimation and auditing.

• Aware of the experience required to achieve competency for Ore Reserve estimates in several commodities.

• Visible respect and understanding of the importance of Health and Safety.

• Ability to coordinate, plan and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to develop and manage client relationships and networks within the mining and corporate sectors.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Exceptional communication skills, particularly in written reports.

• Proven ability to work as a productive and positive team member.

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering.

• Member AusIMM or similarly recognised organisations.

• Valid working rights in Australia.