Senior Mining Engineer - Meandu
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Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Kingaroy, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba
Categories: Engineering (All disciplines)

Who we are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.

Our Mining, Energy and Industrial division provides engineering and construction, contract mining and asset services to customers in the resources, energy, power generation and industrial sectors. As part of this team, you'll join a group of innovative thinkers who work together to deliver market-leading, safe, cost effective and environmentally friendly outcomes that exceed customer expectations.
Position summary
Downer Mining is currently seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join the team at our Meandu site which is a residential mine located 25 kilometres south-east of Kingaroy. This is permanent role and a residential position; therefore, no camp or accommodation is provided.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager you will provide technical management of short term mine planning services and support to front line supervisors.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Undertake specific projects as defined by Technical Services Manager.
• Prepare and present schedules as required.
• Prepare and submit daily and weekly production reports and summaries.
• Ensure design process is followed for all designs.
• Ensure all production schedules are adhered to in order to meet client's production requirements.
• Ensure all equipment and frontline supervisors have up-to-date dig and dump plans.
• Provide operational cost analysis and information as requested.
• Regularly conduct reviews of the relevant technical, survey and technology advances in the industry to ensure the competitiveness of the methods employed.
• Review mine planning systems, methods and software and recommend cost effective improvements.
• Ensure all statutory requirements are fulfilled in the technical management of short term mine planning and reporting of the project.
• Ensure all technical work is in accordance with the Company's safety, quality, environmental and financial management policies.
• Achieve agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
• Prepare and maintain details of the accessible mining stocks.
• Manage, in accordance with company procedures, commercial aspects of projects including monitoring of costs and revenue and performance of sub-contractors.

ABOUT YOU:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Mining or Civil Engineering.
• At least 5 years post graduate experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant state Legislation.
• High standard of written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Advanced level of computer literacy and the ability to analyse data.
• Demonstrated ability in the following: Decision making; Organisational skills; Leadership skills.
• Ability to develop strong, long-term relationships with clients with the aim of securing repeat business.
• Experience with software such as Vulcan and Spry or similar.
• RIIRIS301 Apply Risk Management Process
• RIIWHS301 Safety and Health Investigations
• RIICOM301 Communicate Information
• RIIRIS402 Carry out the risk management process (G2)

WHAT WE OFFER

• Permanent opportunity
• A workplace that focuses on Zero Harm
• A diverse and supportive work environment
• Numerous employee benefits and lifestyle options
• Great systems, procedures, equipment and people

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Please note: You must have the right to live and work permanently in Australia