Senior Mining Engineer

Ravenswood Gold operates the largest gold mine in Queensland. We’ve committed to a significant expansion of the existing mining operation that will see gold production increase to over 200,000 ounces per year and extend the life of the operation beyond 2035.

The role will report to the Mine Planning Superintendent, and you will be responsible in generating a 3-to-12-month plan in accordance with the Life of Mine Plan. You will also manage the Short-Term Planning Engineers, ensuring the Short-Term plan complies with the Medium-Term Plan. You will work closely with various departments, e.g. Geology, Geotechnical, Environmental, etc to ensure that all other required activities are completed to minimise impact to the mine plan. Ensure all risks and opportunities are highlighted in the plan and the appropriate actions are taken.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Create a Medium-term Schedule (3-12 months plan) and complete mining reconciliation monthly.

• Liaise with Principal Mining Engineer to ensure the Medium-term Schedule complies with Long-term Schedule.

• Ensure Short-term scheduling of pit activities are compliant with the Medium-Term Schedule

• Work closely with the Geologist and Production Superintendent, to ensure grade control, exploration, productivity and cost goals are incorporated and implemented in mine plans.

• Ensure monthly mining spatial reconciliation is completed.

• Drill and blast design review and monitoring

• The role shall coordinate the activities of permanent mining contractors

• Coordination of site personnel and contractors in the safe and effective implementation of the projects.

• Perform all work without compromising Health, Safety or Environment in accordance with Ravenswood Gold standards and policies.

• Ensure you understand and comply with all standard work procedures and statutory requirements.

• Ensure all safety and environmental incidents are reported immediately

• Use correct safety equipment and PPE when performing your work duties.

• Maintain good housekeeping standards in your work area.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Relevant mining engineering or tertiary degree.

• At least 5 years of Open Pit Metals experience.

• Solid experience in Mine Planning.

• Well-developed analytical skills.

• Project management skills.

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Deswik software skills. Cad and Sched.

• Drill and blast engineering experience.

• Shotplus and BlastIQ experience.

• Working with tailings.

WHAT WE OFFER

• To learn and grow in a-established mining operation alongside a team of experienced environmental professionals and to help shape the company’s growth and development.

• Support from a team with extensive industry and site knowledge and experience

• DIDO on an 4:3 or 8:6 roster

• Accommodation and meals provided

Applications should include the following documentation in PDF format:

• Current Resume
• Cover letter addressing suitability as outlined above.

All applicants will be subject to a current Police check and Pre-Employment Medical.

Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.

Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.