Engineer - Mine Planning
Job no: 500338
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Rosebery Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress. At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future. Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow. We are guided by our values: think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.
About MMG Rosebery
MMG Rosebery is an underground polymetallic base metal mine located in the township of Rosebery in Tasmania, Australia. It supports approximately 500 workers and their families, has a strong community focus, and engages a wide range of local businesses from across Tasmania in its supply chain.
Engineer – Mine Planning
Reporting to the Senior Mine Planning Engineer, as the Mine Planning Engineer you will deliver short term plans that support the development requirements of the operation as well as build and optimise designs that support future expansions.
Responsibilities of the role will include:
Development of panel designs which optimise value and meet the long term mine plan.
Delivery of development plans to meet mid-term scheduling requirements.
Optimisation of stope shapes and delivery of Stope Note Commentaries.
Evaluation of mine design, sequencing, and schedules to optimise plans and deliver improvement opportunities.
Build sustainable relationships with Operations, Geology, Production, Geotechnical, Ventilation, and Survey teams to deliver safe and practical designs.
Maintaining clear document control.
Qualifications Skills and Competencies
Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or similar degree supported by experience in mine planning.
Significant practical experience with underground mining methods.
Short and long term mine planning skills including stope designs, development designs and economic panel design compilation.
Sound understanding of underground mine ventilation, geotechnical and mine geology.
Hands-on experience with Deswik and/or other mine planning software.
Excellent communication and influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to contribute and work effectively in a team.
What we offer
A safety-first culture.
An attractive remuneration including an incentive scheme, accommodation if residing in Rosebery, and allowances.
A workplace that fosters diversity and inclusiveness.
Relocation support where required to the point of hire.
We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity.
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