Mine Engineer - Stockton 10376

Bathurst Resources Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coal mining company in New Zealand is seeking a skilled Mining Engineer to join their Technical Services Team. The role involves planning and monitoring technical practices, developing new projects, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a relevant tertiary qualification and at least 3 years of opencast experience. Benefits include a competitive salary and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Salary range - $120,000 - $130,000

Relocation assistance

Private Medical Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Transport to and from work

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of opencast experience as a mining engineer, preferably within a coal operation.
• Significant experience in planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Planning and monitoring technical practices to ensure production targets are met.
• Investigating and developing new projects to extend the economic life of the mine.
• Driving continuous improvement within the operation.

Skills

Planning and monitoring technical practices

Investigating new projects

Driving continuous improvement

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Vulcan software

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in mining

Job description

Bathurst Resources is New Zealand’s largest coal-specialist mining company. We produce over 2.2 million tonnes of coal each year and proudly employ over 550 people. About 80 percent of our production is used for steel making of which one third is used by local Kiwi steel producers. Our high-quality, thermal-grade coal fuels are used to help drive the engines of many iconic food and dairy businesses.

The Stockton Opencast Mine is located close to the coast on a plateau in the Buller coalfield, 35 km north of Westport. This is one of New Zealand’s largest mines with a long history of coal production and produces high value coal for export to the world’s leading steel makers.

Situated in the heart of the Buller region our employees enjoy a balance of work and leisure with local pursuits including a variety of water sports, mountain-biking, tramping, fishing, community activities and much more

The Role:

Are you a skilled Mining Engineer with a passion for innovation? We're looking for an experienced professional to join our Technical Services Team at the Stockton Opencast operation. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the planning and development of our coal mine.

Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and monitoring technical practices to ensure production targets are met.
• Investigating and developing new projects to extend the economic life of the mine.
• Driving continuous improvement within the operation.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in mining.
• At least 3 years of opencast experience as a mining engineer, preferably within a coal operation.
• Significant experience in planning and scheduling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Vulcan software skills are a definite advantage.

If you have a proven track record and are eager to develop your skills within a progressive team, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits include:

• Monday – Friday residential role (43.75 hours per week)
• Salary range - $120,000 - $130,000
• Relocation assistance including relocation for you and your family, temporary set up accommodation, and assistance finding permanent accommodation
• Private Medical Insurance fully funded for employees and reduced rates for family members
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Transport to and from work (from the Westport Area)

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply using the click here button now.

Please note successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

We will begin shortlisting for the role as we receive applications and may choose a successful candidate prior to the close date. Advertising will run for 30 days or less if the role is filled prior.