SM18256 Senior Mine Production Engineer - Underground

Our client, a Western Australian ASX-listed gold explorer with a significant high-grade gold deposit, is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to join their Underground Gold Project, which sits in a substantial gold and nickel-producing district.

FIFO Perth 8:6

A tertiary degree in Mining Engineering;
First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate preferable;
Deswik competency;
Production Experience;
Managing and developing teams;
Managing contractors;
Well-developed communication and literacy skills;
Ability to work autonomously with well-developed time management skills;
Underground Mining experience;
Business acumen gained within an operational mining environment;
Full knowledge of Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.

Position Duties:

Support the Planning Team in delivering weekly schedules aligned with 3MS and Budget;
Collaborate with stakeholders, including the Mining Contractor, to execute daily and weekly plans, ensuring safe work practices and compliance;
Prepare, review, and maintain company procedures, standards, and templates;
Deliver safe and efficient production plans (drilling, charging, remote bogging);
Conduct stope reconciliations, monitor performance, and implement improvements;
Assist the Projects Team with infrastructure projects and preparation of work instructions;
Provide regular updates to the Underground Manager on production issues, actions, and progress;
Support the Underground Manager with technical tasks, statutory appointments, and provide coverage when required;
Assist the Statutory Ventilation Officer with surveys, monitoring, and compliance;
Undertake underground inspections, audits, and critical control verifications, driving compliance within the Production Team;
Coordinate short-term/daily activities with contractors and technical staff;
Validate sections of contractor claim;
Ensure compliance with WHS (Mining) 2022 requirements;
Manage and support minor contracts (e.g., raisebore, underground civil works);
Mentor and develop Production Engineers and Graduate Engineers.

Experience

5+ Years of professional experience in mining engineering

Current Status

OPEN

Duration

Permanent

Duty Roster

FIFO Perth 8:6

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