Bravus Mining & Resources is an Australian company dedicated to creating jobs and opportunities for regional Queensland communities. Whilst Rockhampton and Townsville are our primary recruitment hubs we encourage and will consider applicants from all regional Queensland communities.
We are recruiting a Mine Planning Engineer for the Carmichael Mine, which is a 15mtpa coal mine located north-west of Clermont in central Queensland.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role is primarily responsible for the designing and scheduling of medium-term operations. The Mine Planning Engineer will perform all functions relating to the design of mining and dumping locations, access and haul road design. The engineer will effectively communicate with the short-term planning engineers to ensure that the plan is effectively implemented by the mining department.
The position will be based on-site working Monday through to Thursday and Townsville or Rockhampton office on Friday (5/2 roster).
Responsibilities of the role include:
* Maintenance of the 24-month Short Range Forecast (SRF)
* Ensure that the medium term mine plans are adapted to and amended to optimise safe working conditions within the mining operation.
* Review of methodologies for overburden removal and handling and making recommendations for the optimum methodologies to be utilized.
* Design and optimisation of dumping and ramping systems to ensure maximum dump space is leveraged with an optimum haulage and progressive rehabilitation cost profile.
* To review and optimise the medium term mine design and schedules, provide medium term mine planning options which will ensure the resource is mined in the most cost-effective way consistent with company and legislative requirements.
* Liaise with a range of internal stakeholders to ensure optimisation of resources to meet the mine plan
* Ensure that the medium-term mine plans and schedules highlight all enablers necessary for execution and identify associated risks and opportunities to support informed decision-making and optimal operational outcomes.
* Assist in the preparation and development of the annual budget as required.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE
Our people are dynamic, passionate, solutions-focused and diverse. We offer a dynamic and supportive workplace along with competitive remuneration.
The successful applicant will align with our values of courage, trust and commitment along with being dedicated to high standards. A flexible attitude to work will be required to meet project deadlines.
Other qualifications and attributes required include:
* Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering
* Over 5 years open cut mining engineering experience, with experience in terrace mining, drill and blast and truck shovel planning.
* High level of analytical ability
* Possess strong technical understanding of geotechnical bulk materials handling.
* In-depth knowledge of legislation and policies for Australian Coal Operations
* Strong ability in usage of mine and scheduling design tools – Vulcan and SPRY
* Engineering skills and applied experience with open cut project development, development of mine safety management plans
* Ability to demonstrate initiative and working constructively within team-based environments.
If you’re interested in this role, click on “apply” to submit your application. Please note applications will close on the 18th February 2025.
This role is being sourced by our in-house recruitment team. We respectfully request recruitment agencies do not approach us about this opportunity.
About Us
Bravus is an Australian mining and resources company focused on delivering successful outcomes for our business, our customers, our employees and the local communities we are part of. We value our people and encourage the development of our skilled workforce to deliver and grow our operations in Australia.
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