Senior Open Pit Mining Engineer Lead Planning and Design

Ramelius Resources Ltd; Shire Of Mount Magnet; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive Bonus

Employee Share Plan

Referral Bonus Program

Health Insurance

Novated Leasing

Study Assistance

Parental Leave

Modern camp facilities

Job summary

Ramelius Resources Ltd is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer – Open Pit to join the Mt Magnet operation on an eight weeks on, six weeks off FIFO roster from Perth. You will provide technical leadership across mine planning, scheduling, design, and operating execution.

You will lead open pit and drill and blast designs, contribute to short- and long-term planning, and work with site teams to hit production targets while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring risk controls are in place.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering with open pit gold mining experience.
• Strong mine scheduling and open pit design experience.
• Competency with Surpac and Deswik.
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
• Knowledge of mining legislation and safety standards.
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across open pit mine planning, design, scheduling and operational execution.
• Lead open pit and drill and blast designs to maximise ore value.
• Provide strategic input into short, medium and long-term mine planning and operational strategy.
• Work closely with operational teams to support the safe and efficient delivery of production targets.
• Assist the Open Pit Mining Manager with plans, budgets and targets to ensure they are effectively achieved within guidelines.
• Monitor mining performance and costs against budget, identifying opportunities to improve operational and financial performance.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Mining Engineers.
• Ensure engineering designs incorporate appropriate risk management and operational controls.

Skills

Mine scheduling

Open pit design

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team mentoring

WA C Class Driver's Licence

Police clearance

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Surpac

Deswik

Job description

Ramelius Resources Ltd is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer – Open Pit to join the Mt Magnet operation on an eight weeks on, six weeks off FIFO roster from Perth. You will provide technical leadership across mine planning, scheduling, design, and operating execution.

You will lead open pit and drill and blast designs, contribute to short- and long-term planning, and work with site teams to hit production targets while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring risk controls are in place.