Principal Long Term Mine Planning

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. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources.

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

The Opportunity - Permanent, Full-Time Position: this role will be based at our office in Wollongong NSW. We understand and value the benefits flexibility brings and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home).

The role of Principal Long Term Mine Planning will be responsible for developing robust optimised long-term mine plans for South32’s Illawarra Metallurgical Coal operations.

Reporting to the Mine Planning Manager, the key responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Development of optimised and sustainable long-term mine plans and production schedules (>2 years)
• Providing specialist mine planning advice and execute operation-specific tasks related to the development and delivery of long term mine plans
• Interacting with various stakeholders to ensure the quality, alignment and understanding of long term mine plans
• Develop JORC compliant Reserve statements for the Illawarra Metallurgical Coal underground mines including associated internal and external documentation

ABOUT YOU 

• High level of competency in applied mine design and scheduling packages (RPMGlobal Underground Coal Solution preferable)
• Strong technical experience in underground mining, preferably long wall coal, including the ability to identify and analyse options whilst appropriately applying mining constraints
• Demonstrated experience across a wide range of mine planning functions (mine design, production scheduling, gas drainage, capital infrastructure design, cost analysis and forecasting)
• Ability to quickly analyse problems and apply strategic thinking to optimise the resource and maximise value
• Ability to collaborate effectively and influence key stakeholder groups including functions, operations, and senior leadership
• Registered as a professional with an affiliated association as required by JORC

Qualifications for this position are:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (civil/mining) with a minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience

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 encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

The job advert will close on 2nd November 2023