Senior Planning Engineer

Liontown; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Five weeks of annual leave

Relocation assistance

Health and wellbeing discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Liontown Limited invites applications for an Underground Senior Mine Planning Engineer at the Kathleen Valley lithium operation in Western Australia. This site-based permanent role runs on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth, focusing on planning, design and scheduling of underground mining activities.

You will collaborate with geologists and mining engineers to develop and optimise mine plans, support Life of Mine schedules and ensure safe, efficient extraction of resources.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in underground mining engineering focused on planning and design.
• Strong knowledge of mine planning principles and best practices.
• Ability to work with geologists, engineers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement planning, design and scheduling of underground mining activities.
• Develop and optimise mine plans considering geological, geotechnical and safety parameters.
• Craft Life of Mine and Quarterly schedules to maximise ore recovery.
• Design and optimise underground ventilation systems in collaboration with engineers.
• Contribute to safe, efficient extraction of mineral resources.

Skills

Mine planning

Underground mining

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mining/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) is an ASX listed company with a focus on battery minerals. We aim to be an ESG leader in the resources sector and a globally significant provider of battery minerals for the rapidly growing clean energy market. We will do this by finding, developing and supplying the battery minerals required by the rapidly growing electric vehicle and energy storage industries.

We control two major lithium deposits in Western Australia and have ambition to grow our portfolio through downstream expansion and exploration acquisitions.

Our flagship Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation is a Tier 1 hard rock lithium asset, recognised for its scale, grade, and longevity. Now ramping up underground production, Kathleen Valley represents one of the most significant new lithium operations globally and is central to Liontown's long-term growth strategy.

About the role

Our mining team is seeking applications for an Underground Senior Mine Planning Engineer at our Kathleen Valley lithium operation. This will be a site based permanent opportunity working an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth.

As a Senior Mine Planning Engineer, you'll be pivotal in coordinating and implementing the planning, design, and scheduling of underground mining activities. Collaborating with a team of experts, including geologists and mining engineers, you'll ensure the safe and efficient extraction of mineral resources.

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, the Senior Mine Planning Engineer will be responsible for:

• Contribute to the development and optimisation of mine plans for underground operations, considering geological, geotechnical, and safety parameters. Utilise advanced Deswik mine planning software to generate designs for both development and stoping processes.
• Partner with the Principal Mining Engineer to aid in crafting Life of Mine and Quarterly schedules to maximise ore recovery and align with corporate targets. Continuously monitor and adapt schedules according to operational requirements and any fluctuations in resource estimates.
• Work closely with Ventilation Engineers to meticulously design and optimise ventilation systems, guaranteeing a secure working environment within underground mines. Additionally, partner with Geotechnical Engineers to address potential geotechnical challenges in all designs, ensuring utmost stability throughout operations.
• Strategise and engineer underground infrastructure, encompassing raises, declines, and haulage systems. Streamline the layout of mining equipment to enhance the extraction of mineral resources with maximum efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with geologists, geotechnical engineers, and relevant stakeholders to incorporate mine planning considerations effectively.

About you

• 7+ years experience in underground mining engineering roles with a strong focus on mine planning and design.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of mine engineering principles and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Have obtained a National Police Clearance within the last 6 months or have the ability to obtain one.
• Able to pass a Pre-Employment medical and Drug and Alcohol screen.

Why Liontown

Great projects are built by great people, and we want to make sure the people who choose Liontown are looked after, rewarded and supported to do their best work. At Liontown, we offer:

• A competitive salary package, including Short-Term Incentives, and participation in our company share scheme.
• Enhanced leave entitlements, including five weeks of annual leave, company-paid parental leave, cultural leave and study leave options
• Salary packaging and reimbursement options, including relocation assistance, salary sacrifice superannuation, salary sacrifice airport parking, salary sacrifice flights and novated leasing
• Health, wellbeing and fitness discounts with a variety of corporate partners, and access for all Kathleen Valley Dragonfly Village residents to sports courts, a running track, a state-of-the-art gym with a female-only fitness area, fitness classes, personal trainers and an on-site physiotherapist
• Established performance and development pathways, with real opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Liontown Recognition Program, which rewards our employees for living our values
  Modern Kathleen Valley Dragonfly Village, with a central pavilion to unwind and socialise in after shift, a shop stocked with essentials and barista-made coffee, and comfortable rooms with spacious private bathrooms, a smart TV and Wi-Fi.
  

You will be part of a high-performing team that will support you and challenge you to be your best.