Senior Mining Planning Engineer - Hybrid & Growth

K92 Mining Inc.; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Incentive plans

Professional development

Job summary

K92 Mining Limited requires a Mine Planning Engineer to support group mining planning and scheduling, contribute to feasibility studies, and assist growth initiatives including mergers and acquisitions. Brisbane-based role with involvement in the stage 3 expansion and life-of-mine planning.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and 4+ years in mine engineering, with strong skills in Deswik, Surpac, Ventsim and Excel, plus excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with 4+ years in mine engineering and planning.
• Knowledge of long hole open stoping and cost forecasting methodologies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Deswik, Surpac, Ventsim and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Kainantu Mine stage 3 expansion through peer review and auditing.
• Contribute to mine planning, scheduling systems and budgeting.
• Collect and report mining data to inform forward-looking plans and schedules.
• Contribute to feasibility studies from scoping to implementation.
• Collaborate with project managers on reports, including financial projections and risks.
• Provide technical support to the mine operations team and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop data to support growth through mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

Mining engineering

Mine planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Deswik

Surpac

Ventsim

Excel

Job description

K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate.

We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

To support this growth, we’ve established an office in Brisbane, Australia, positioning us for continued success and further economic contributions in the regions we operate.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to provide support to the group mine planning and scheduling activities, contribute to mining feasibility and pre-feasibility studies and support the company’s expansion through the analysis of merger and acquisition targets.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Support the Kainantu Mine stage 3 expansion project through a peer review process and auditing.
• Contribute to mine planning and scheduling systems, including regular annual / life of mine plans, and budgeting.
• Collect summarize and report on key mining date and help develop a basis for engineering parameters which form the foundation of forward-looking mining plans and schedules.
• Contribute to mine technical efforts to support the mine operations team and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and mine planning projects from start to finish, including scoping, design, cost estimation, and implementation.
• Work closely with project managers to support and contribute to project reports, including financial projections, project risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical support to the mine operations team and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help develop technical and financial data to support the growth of the company through mergers and acquisitions.
  

About You

Ideal applicants will be degree qualified and have 4+ years of experience in mine engineering and mine planning with a proven track record of successfully contributing to long term planning, life of mine planning and/or feasibility studies. In addition to this, applicants should also be able to demonstrate some or all of the following

• Good technical knowledge of mining engineering, geology, and mineral processing
• Understanding of long hole open stoping mining.
• Experience in cost forecasting methodologies, including first principal build-up of unit costs, budgeting, economic evaluation, and optimization.
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a highly organized work method, and keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in mining-specific software, such as Deswik, Surpac, and Ventsim, along with proficiency in Excel.
• Exposure to document control systems and procedures to ensure organization of reports and drawings.
  

Life at K92

Our core values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety — are central to our operations and fundamental to our success. K92 upholds a commitment to equal opportunity, striving to ensure that every individual can reach their highest potential without experiencing discrimination.

At K92, we believe in rewarding our employees for their contributions. Alongside competitive salaries, we offer participation in both long-term and short-term incentive plans. We are committed to the continuous professional development, flexibility, hybrid work arrangements and ensuring a positive and supportive work culture for all.

If you share our values and are looking for your next career step, come join us on this exciting journey.