Minesite Rehabilitation Engineer

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on

responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. 

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a

genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. 

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and

succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

ABOUT WORSLEY

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

Surrounded by magnificent jarrah forests, pristine beaches, and world-famous wineries, you will live and work in one of the most beautiful regions of Western Australia and still be home each night.   

Our Boddington Bauxite Mine is located a short drive from the community of Boddington (10 minutes), Pinjarra (50 minutes) and the City of Mandurah (1 hour).

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Competitive salaries including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Flexible working arrangements and industry leading parental leave and family care policy

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent position working a 40-hour week DIDO from Boddington.

As Minesite Rehabilitation Engineer the purpose of this role is provide expertise, coordination and management in the creation and communication of all short-term mine development and mine site rehabilitation plans and designs (weekly up to 2 years with a focus on forest harvest and clearing, landform designs for mine site rehabilitation, and pit enabling activities).  Includes schedules, plans, designs and reporting for the operations to enable the effective completion of production, development and rehabilitation activities.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:  

• Mine Planning for the orderly progression of the mine by ensuring the currency and regular preparation of development mine plans and designs; including optimised clearing, mine-site rehabilitation plans, and optimised landform designs.
• Undertake regular field inspections of mine development and rehabilitation operations.
• Ensure all plans and designs reflect current mining strategies and comply with all relevant approval conditions and legislation.
• Engagement with key stakeholders, internally and also external stakeholders required of the role; including Dept of Biodiversity, Conservations and Attractions and Forest Products Commission as required.

ABOUT YOU 

• You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:  
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a technical role in mining sector
• Experience in surface mining operations. Previous mine planning, mine site clearing or mine site rehabilitation planning experience desirable.
• Previous experience in the use of mine planning and design tools including landform design and engineering, including Maptek Vulcan, ESRI ArcGIS or similar is desirable.
• Proven capability to operate in a complex environment, leading and facilitating diverse teams.
• Relationship management, collaboration and influencing skills with coordination capability.

Qualifications for this position are:  

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or Landform/Mining Engineering or related discipline.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

The job advert will close on 11th January 2024.