Senior Mining Engineer – Underground

Pantoro; Norseman; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New accommodation village

FIFO roster from Perth

Access to town facilities

Job summary

A growing Australian gold producer is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer for the Norseman Gold Project in Western Australia. The ideal candidate will oversee underground mining operations, ensure safety and efficiency, and manage planning and production tasks. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a new underground operation and be part of a dynamic team. Competitive salary and FIFO roster are provided.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Mining Engineer or equivalent.
• Previous experience with narrow vein underground gold mining.
• Competent use of Datamine, VentSim software or similar.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all planning and production tasks are executed safely.
• Management of day-to-day production activities.
• Develop mine plans and schedules for the mining operation.

Skills

Mining Engineering

Underground gold mining experience

Contract mining operations

Project planning

Software competency (Datamine, VentSim)

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Datamine

VentSim

Job description

Overview

The Norseman Gold Project is wholly owned by Pantoro Ltd and is in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, at the southern end of the Norseman-Wiluna greenstone belt. Pantoro has completed over 300,000 metres of RC and diamond drilling, defined Ore Reserves of over 970,000 ounces, completed construction of a new 1 MTPA gold processing plant and recommenced production. The current Mineral Resource is 4.8 million ounces of gold. Historically, the Norseman Project areas have produced over 5.5 million ounces of gold since operations began in 1935, and is one of, if not the highest-grade fields within the Yilgarn Craton.

• Long term Life of Mine with multiple future development opportunities
• New accommodation village within the Norseman township
• 8/6 FIFO Roster from Perth
• Alternate point of hire may be considered.
• High levelautonomy in a hands-on work environment

Details

As the Senior Mining Engineer reporting to the Underground Manager, you will be responsible for delivering technical services support across both planning and production for the mining operation, whilst liaising with the UG mining Contractor.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure all planning and production tasks for the underground mine are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with the plan
• Management of day-to-day production activities
• Develop mine plans and schedules ranging from short term through to 3-Month and Life-of-Mine time horizons
• Oversee the development and implementation of stoping designs
• Review and improve standard processes and systems for mine planning and production
• Ensure Contractor performance is in line with the contract and mine plan
• Identify and complete mine infrastructure and optimisation projects as required
• Produce accurate end of month reconciliation reports
• Prepare annual budgets and monitor ongoing cost against approved budget
• Ensure operating procedures remain fully aligned with effective risk management practices

About You

• Degree qualified Mining Engineer or equivalent
• Previous experience with narrow vein underground gold mining and with Contract mining operations
• Currently hold or be eligible to obtain a First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate – desirable.
• Competent use of Datamine, VentSim software or similar
• Drivers’ Licence.
• National Police Clearance

New Camp

The project is serviced by a new accommodation village situated within the Norseman township with full messing facilities. Employees will also have access to the town facilities and services, providing the best of both worlds while on site.

About the Project

Pantoro has commenced its second underground operation online at the Scotia Deposit located 35 kilometres south of the companies 1Mtpa processing facility. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of the startup of a new underground operation that offers exposure and the opportunity to gain and consolidate experience, from project planning to the successful execution of an underground operation that will add significant value to the overall Norseman Gold project.

Existing mine life is approaching 10 years. Ongoing organic growth is expected with six drill rigs focussed on Ore Reserve growth currently operating

About the Company

Pantoro is a growing Australian gold producer with established operations at Halls Creek and the development of the Norseman Gold Project. Open Cut and Underground mining operations commenced early 2022, to enable ore development and stock to be ready for the new processing plant. The processing plant commenced commissioning in September 2022 and is quickly ramping to its design nameplate capacity. Pantoro continues its evolution from junior to mid-tier gold producer – this is an exciting time to join our company.

Our culture embodies our core values: Strong |Responsible | Ambitious| Noble |Honest; through the efforts of all our employees, contractors and suppliers.

We care about you

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company.

To apply, send your resume for immediate consideration.

All applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.

Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted