Production Engineer
Vault Minerals
The Production Engineer role is responsible for safe and cost-effective stope designs that enable the operation to achieve targets.
Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.
King of the Hills (KOTH) is the flagship operation of Vault Minerals Limited and one of the largest gold mines in Australia. Undergoing significant expansion, KOTH is nearing completion of a 7.5 million tonne per annum (Mtpa) processing plant (previously 5.2Mtpa), providing a solid platform for long-term production growth. This dynamic operation combines open-pit and underground mining, with exciting exploration activities driving the future. KOTH is located approximately 900 km northeast of Perth and 25 km north of Leonora, within the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.
Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineers, the Production Engineer role is responsible for safe and cost-effective stope designs that enable the operation to achieve short- and medium-term targets, and assists with the management of day-to-day production activities.
What we offer:
- This position will be offered on an 14:14 FIFO roster from Perth
- An hour flight time from Perth to Leonora and Virgin Velocity Frequent flyer points
- Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle
- Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees
- Career development opportunities and great company culture
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Complete fit for purpose production drill plans, in order to maximise stope recovery and minimise dilution.
- Generate prep and charge plans for production firings.
- Create drill and charge plans for ventilation rises.
- Produce safe and efficient tele-remote bogging plans.
- Develop weekly schedules, covering production, development and service activities.
- Produce work instructions for ancillary and service activities.
- Complete stope reconciliations and assist with EOM data collection.
- Daily and weekly production monitoring, tracking and data analysis.
- Assist the Underground Ventilation Officer by conducting primary and secondary ventilation surveys as required.
- Complete regular underground inspections.
- Assist operations team by logging electronic detonators when utilised in complex blasts.
About You:
- Bachelor Mining Engineering BEng (minimum)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in underground mines, including narrow vein mining.
- Proficient user of relevant mining software including but not limited to Deswik CAD.
- Completion of Underground time
- WA Driver’s License (manual C Class)
Additional Benefits:
Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;
o Novated Lease Vehicles
o Salary Sacrifice - Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education
Our Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.
If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.
Vaults Minerals respectfully requests that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes unless expressly invited to do so.
