Permanent | 8:6 FIFO from Perth | East Pilbara, WA
Help shape an expanding underground operation
Mining Employment Services is seeking an experienced Alternate Underground Manager to join a Western Australian gold producer during an active phase of underground development.
The business is supported by experienced Australian mining ownership and is expanding its underground operations, including development of a new portal. Alongside its established gold assets, this provides an opportunity for experienced underground leaders to contribute as the business grows.
Working closely with the Underground Manager, you will bring your experience to daily operating decisions, team performance and the delivery of development and production plans. You will also deputise for the Underground Manager and assume statutory responsibilities when required.
Why consider this opportunity?
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Contribute during a significant development phase. Help strengthen operating practices and team capability as underground mining expands.
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Take substantial leadership responsibility. Combine daily operational involvement with statutory coverage for the Underground Manager.
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Apply your experience across the operation. Work across development, production, drill and blast, ground support, ventilation and contractor performance.
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Build on your senior management experience. Develop your capability through broad operational responsibility and close involvement in mine performance.
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Enjoy a permanent 8:6 FIFO appointment from Perth.
Your role
Reporting to the Underground Manager, you will help deliver safe, efficient underground mining and provide clear leadership to supervisors and operational personnel.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Overseeing underground development and production activities.
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Deputising for the Underground Manager and fulfilling statutory responsibilities when required.
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Leading underground teams and reinforcing consistent safety and operating standards.
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Coordinating drill and blast, ground support and ventilation activities.
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Monitoring mining performance, costs and opportunities for improvement.
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Supporting effective contractor management.
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Working closely with technical services and maintenance to coordinate activities and resolve operating constraints.
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Maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and site requirements.
What you’ll bring
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A WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency.
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Extensive underground hard-rock mining experience, including senior underground management responsibilities.
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Strong knowledge of underground development, production and drill and blast operations.
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Demonstrated leadership and contractor management experience.
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Sound operational judgement, clear communication and a strong commitment to safety and compliance.
This opportunity will suit an experienced underground leader who enjoys being close to the operation, developing capable teams and contributing to how a growing mine performs.
Find out more
For a confidential discussion about the operation and the scope of the role, contact Shaun Matondo at Mining Employment Services on 08 6467 4810.