Underground Mining Engineer
Job No:
112905
Location:
Central NSW
- A career defining opportunity with a rapidly expanding gold mining company
- Enjoy an attractive remuneration package and relocation assistance for the right candidate
- Play a key technical and management role in a new underground operation
About the Organisation
Tomingley Gold Mine, owned and operated by Alkane Resources Ltd, is located adjacent to the village of Tomingley approximately 50 kms south of Dubbo in Central NSW. The Company is proceeding with the development of underground operations – with decline development having commenced in January 2019. The underground operations will consist of multiple ore bodies and will utilise long hole open stoping mining using a combination of modified AVOCA and CRF backfill to produce around 500,000 tpa once steady state mining occurs. Ore production will commence around August/September 2019.
Further information can be found here.
About the Opportunity
Tomingley Gold Mine is seeking a production-focused Underground Mining Engineer to join the team in Dubbo, NSW.
Reporting to the Underground Manager, the successful candidate will play a key technical and production role with responsibility for short-term planning, production scheduling, ventilation and drill and blast design.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a tertiary qualified Mining Engineer who has completed their practical underground experience and is seeking a professional engineering role where they can have a real impact on operational performance.
In order to qualify for this role, you will have relevant experience and have completed enough underground time to have obtained a first class level of competency. The ideal candidate will be a practical, hands-on individual who is able to work effectively and collaborate with employees at all levels.
Project management skills and the capacity to inspire a team will be key, as will the demonstrated ability to influence others, set out structured work plans and meet project timelines and budgets, through the motivation and organisation of a high-performance team.
Strong verbal and written communication is essential as there will be occasions when you will be liaising with mining-related personnel. An understanding of mining efficiency, cost revenue and contract management will be held in high regard.
Please note that this is a residential role which will require the appointee to live and work in Dubbo. This situation provides the added benefit of being home each night to achieve the best possible work/life balance.
With a population nearing 40,000, Dubbo is readily accessible for the Eastern States capitals with direct flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. A country lifestyle and affordable housing combine to make Dubbo a great place to live.
About the Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary based on skills and experience, as well as the following benefits:
- 9 hour work day on a 5/2/4/3 roster.
- Salary Continuance insurance.
- Life & TPD insurance.
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
- A great small mine environment.
- A friendly and close-knit work environment.
Drive your career forward and reap the benefits of an established organisation that is committed to digging deep and rewarding their team - Apply Now!