Underground Mine Planning Engineer: Impact & Growth

Westgold Resources Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Performance-based bonus

Group salary insurance

Health and wellness allowance

Health insurance discount

Long service leave

Salary sacrifice options

EAP and confidential counselling

Job summary

Westgold Resources is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to develop safe underground mine designs and 13-week schedules that align with production targets. Reporting to the Senior Planning Engineer, you will ensure compliance with site safety, environmental, and technical standards.

You will hold a Mining Engineering degree, demonstrate proficiency in Deswik and Microsoft Office, and have underground experience with a valid WA C-Class Driver's Licence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• Proficiency in Deswik and MS Office.
• Underground mining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe and practical underground mine designs, including development layouts, stopes, Mini-DAF/DAF designs, and level extraction plans.
• Prepare and maintain 13-week mine schedules aligned with production and operational requirements.
• Review drill and blast plans to ensure safe and effective execution.
• Ensure designs comply with geotechnical requirements, the GCMP, and ventilation planning standards.
• Support a strong safety culture through risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations, and compliance activities.
• Maintain planning systems and databases, including Deswik and LiveMine, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Identify and communicate critical path activities across plans, forecasts, and budgets.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik (CAD, UGDB, Sched)

Job description

Westgold Resources is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to develop safe underground mine designs and 13-week schedules that align with production targets. Reporting to the Senior Planning Engineer, you will ensure compliance with site safety, environmental, and technical standards.

You will hold a Mining Engineering degree, demonstrate proficiency in Deswik and Microsoft Office, and have underground experience with a valid WA C-Class Driver's Licence.