Mine Planning Engineer - Underground (FIFO)

About the role

A Mine Planning Engineer is sought for the Underground Mining team at the Sunrise Dam Gold mine. Reporting to the Underground Mine Planning Superintendent, the role delivers mine plans and schedules safely and efficiently, using industry best practice. It is a full-time position on an 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster, with direct flights from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

Key responsibilities

• Produce mine designs for the underground mine that meet the budget physicals, aligned with the mine plan and strategy
• Produce stope and development designs to support the Short-Term Plan and Budget
• Assist the Senior Planning Engineer with economic evaluations for production panels
• Work with Drill & Blast and Operations teams so plans are fit for purpose and executable
• Work with the Geology team to optimise grade control drill platforms
• Act as an active safety leader in line with company values, policies and procedures
• Ensure risks to the plan are communicated to all stakeholders

Required profile

• Bachelor degree in Mining Engineering
• Experience in mine planning, underground drill and blast and underground mine ventilation
• Experience in mine design and scheduling software (Deswik)
• Current 'C' class Western Australian driver's licence and ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
• Ongoing permanent work rights in Australia

Required skills

• Deswik
• Microsoft Office
• Effective communication and relationship building across the organisation