Senior Mine Design & Planning Engineer
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Melbourne, VICTORIA, Australia
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Jun 10, 2021
- Closes
- Jul 02, 2021
- Ref
- 980156
- Category
- Accounting, Engineering, Mining Production
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Discover what's possible with us
Join our high performing collaborative team, create opportunities for yourself and leave your mark on the rewarding work ahead. It's an exciting time to be a part of Newcrest.
This is a permanent position that will work on a (5/2) roster. Preferred point of hire is Melbourne. However, we are also open to remote working arrangements for the successful candidate with regular travel to our Melbourne office.
Operations near and far
We're proud to be the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. From our Head Office in Melbourne, we work closely with our operations both local and global to safely operate and grow.
Based on St Kilda Road, our Melbourne Head Office is easily accessible by public transport or car, with discounted parking available, and located across the road from the Albert Park Lake. Experience a lunch break around the lake or have access to our on-site gym facilities, with local eateries only a short walk from the office.
Who we're looking for
We are seeking a Senior Mine Design & Planning Engineer to provide internal mining engineering support for studies into the design of future block cave projects. This role will play an active part in building and sustaining technical and strategic caving capability within Newcrest.
Reporting into the Mining Study Manager, your duties will also include:
Our ideal candidate will be tertiary qualified in Mining Engineering or equivalent with experience in operational and mining planning roles in large scale cave mining operations and projects. As an expert in underground mining engineering, you will also have extensive experience in strategic underground mine optimisation and planning techniques.
Furthermore, you will also have experience:
Our commitment to you
Newcrest is committed to building a diverse workforce. Our strategic focus is on gender diversity and diversity to reflect the communities in which we operate. Creating an inclusive culture will enable us to leverage the richness of cultures across our workforce and the capability of our diverse employees to get better business outcomes.
Technology and continuous improvement to our techniques and methodology drive our high-performance culture. Our efficiencies and expertise reduce operating costs and increase production reliability across our portfolio, supporting the financial strength, technical expertise, growth, and competitive returns of our business.
At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity.
Join our high performing collaborative team, create opportunities for yourself and leave your mark on the rewarding work ahead. It's an exciting time to be a part of Newcrest.
This is a permanent position that will work on a (5/2) roster. Preferred point of hire is Melbourne. However, we are also open to remote working arrangements for the successful candidate with regular travel to our Melbourne office.
Operations near and far
We're proud to be the largest gold producer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. From our Head Office in Melbourne, we work closely with our operations both local and global to safely operate and grow.
Based on St Kilda Road, our Melbourne Head Office is easily accessible by public transport or car, with discounted parking available, and located across the road from the Albert Park Lake. Experience a lunch break around the lake or have access to our on-site gym facilities, with local eateries only a short walk from the office.
Who we're looking for
We are seeking a Senior Mine Design & Planning Engineer to provide internal mining engineering support for studies into the design of future block cave projects. This role will play an active part in building and sustaining technical and strategic caving capability within Newcrest.
Reporting into the Mining Study Manager, your duties will also include:
- Contributing to the continued improvement of safety and cost performance
- Medium, long term & strategic mine planning of caving projects
- Evaluating various existing, emerging and new mining technologies
- Delivering assigned activities within scope, budget and time constraints
- Assisting the Principal Mine Design & Planning Engineer to ensure clear articulation of the objectives and goals
- Training and mentoring colleagues to develop and enhance technical skills
- Managing and supporting any change to objectives or strategy
Our ideal candidate will be tertiary qualified in Mining Engineering or equivalent with experience in operational and mining planning roles in large scale cave mining operations and projects. As an expert in underground mining engineering, you will also have extensive experience in strategic underground mine optimisation and planning techniques.
Furthermore, you will also have experience:
- Executing caving studies (Concept, Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility)
- Delivering step change in mine design & planning processes
- Working in a safety focused environment
Our commitment to you
Newcrest is committed to building a diverse workforce. Our strategic focus is on gender diversity and diversity to reflect the communities in which we operate. Creating an inclusive culture will enable us to leverage the richness of cultures across our workforce and the capability of our diverse employees to get better business outcomes.
Technology and continuous improvement to our techniques and methodology drive our high-performance culture. Our efficiencies and expertise reduce operating costs and increase production reliability across our portfolio, supporting the financial strength, technical expertise, growth, and competitive returns of our business.
At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity.