Planning Engineer - 8:6 FIFO Gold Mine

About the role

Catalyst Metals owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia, which is expanding underground. Reporting to the Planning Superintendent, the Planning Engineer provides technical support to the growth of underground operations, working with Geologists, Geotechnical Engineers, Operational Leaders and other Mining Engineers to develop practical, executable mine plans.

Key responsibilities

• Produce and deliver short- to medium-term mine designs, including Development Mining Instructions, Stope Notes and Area Plans.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of mine planning data and evaluation tools.
• Develop and maintain site infrastructure designs and integrated schedules aligned with mining activities and budget constraints.

Required profile

• Degree in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in underground mine planning and production in a mechanised hard-rock mining environment.
• Exposure to ventilation, mine infrastructure, geology, production and geotechnical engineering.
• WA FCMM certificate or ability to obtain one (UG time completed).
• Current and unrestricted WA C Class driver's licence.

Required skills

• Deswik packages (CAD, Scheduler)
• Ventsim

What we offer

• 8:6 roster promoting work-life balance
• Private health cover for employees
• Salary sacrifice options including novating leasing and airport car parking
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Ongoing development and internal progression opportunities