Mid-Term Mining Engineer

About South32 

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come.

About GEMCO

Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO), a South32 Company, is one of the world's largest manganese mining and concentrating operations located in the Northern Territory. The operation is accountable for over 20% of the worlds' manganese ore production. GEMCO controls and operates all aspects of mining, processing, logistics and shipping on Groote Eylandt.

What we offer you

• FIFO from Darwin/Cairns or potential option of Residential on Groote Eylandt
• A competitive salary package that includes:
  • An annual bonus scheme,
  • Holiday Travel Assistance (if Eylandt based),
  • FIFO Allowance (if Darwin / Cairns based),
  • Additional Superannuation contributions (up to 14%),
  • Participation in the Employee Share Plan.
• Ongoing training, education assistance and career development
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks.
• For residential employees: access to pristine camping and fishing opportunities, well-resourced school and day care facilities and low-cost company housing and subsidized living expenses.
• Potential Relocation

About the role

This role is a 4:3 roster, FIFO Darwin/Cairns or potential option of Residential on Groote Eylandt on a full-time ongoing basis.  Other rosters or sponsorship for an Australian working visa may be considered for the right candidate.

A critical role for GEMCO, the position will report to the Senior Mid-Term Planning Engineer and will work in a team of high performing technical professionals.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead, develop, review and audit mine designs and stage plans that support safe, predictable, production,
• Engage relevant stakeholders and seek their buy-in to support delivery of the annual budget and mid-term plan,
• Prepare schedules in support of the annual forecasts, the budget, or specific projects or initiatives,
• Develop and communicate mine production reporting and analysis,
• Demonstrate an overriding commitment to South32’s Values,
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders,
• Display strong visible safety leadership,
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across site.

Successful execution of this role with leave you well positioned for further career advancement at South 32.

About you

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in mining engineering (or equivalent with relevant experience),
• 4+ years of experience in open cast mine design (or similar) and mine scheduling,
• Fluency with modern mine design and mine scheduling package,
• Ability to build networks and relationships with key stakeholders across site,
• Proven capability to operate in a complex environment, leading, influencing and facilitating diverse teams,
• A high performer who enjoys driving work that delivers noteworthy impacts to the operation.

Skills/Experiences that would be highly regarded include:

• Having Australian working rights,
• Competency in Deswik or Vulcan design software,
• Competency in Spry or XPAC scheduling software,
• Prior experience with budget preparation,
• Interest in continued development as a technical professional.

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organization, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at South32!

Please note this job advert will close on Thursday 2nd February 2023.