Mining Engineer - Mid-Term Planning

Date: 24 Sep 2024

Location: Groote Eylandt, NT, AU, 0885

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

 

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

 

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

 

 

ABOUT GEMCO

 

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963

 

 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

 

  • 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
  • Options for additional superannuation contributions  
  • Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks.

 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

 

This is a permanent position on a 4:3 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.

 

If you’re interested in this role but not currently located in Darwin or Cairns, please don't let that discourage you. South32 is willing to offer domestic relocation assistance for you and your family.

 

As the Mining Engineer - Mid-Term Planning, you will lead, develop, review, and audit mine designs and stage plans that support safe, predictable production.

 

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

 

  • Review and optimise open pit designs and strategies in the 2YR space as updated geological grade control information becomes available including optimisation of GEMCO’s economic manganese sands mining reserve.
  • Provide design guidance to Operations on future road networks, stockpiles (ore, topsoil, subsoil and road base) and drainage requirements.
  • Develop the integrated 90-day and 2YR budget mine plan schedules in support of the 5YR and LoOP plans, and encourage stakeholder alignment with the Operations, Engineering, Water Planning, Closure and Major Projects teams.
  • Display strong visible safety leadership and drive a culture of continuous improvement across site.

 

 

ABOUT YOU 

 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

 

  • Solid experience in open cast mine design (or similar) and mine scheduling.
  • Competent with mine design and scheduling software packages (Deswik and Spry preferred).
  • Ability to build networks and relationships with key stakeholders across site.
  • Proven capability to operate in a complex environment, leading, influencing and facilitating diverse teams.

 

Qualifications for this position are: 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent with relevant experience).

 

 

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

 

This job advert will close on 23rd October 2024.