Senior Mine Engineer Scheduling

South32

Posted on:  30th Oct 2024

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

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500+ workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer. 

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 offered on a permanent contract on a 9-day fortnight dayshift roster, DIDO to our Boddington Bauxite Mine. The mine is located a short drive from the community of Boddington (10 minutes), Pinjarra (50 minutes), the City of Mandurah (1 hour) and city of Armadale (1 hour 10 minutes). Transport options available.

As the Senior Mining Engineer/Scheduling, you will be responsible for providing expertise, coordination and management in the development and communication of all short and medium term (up to two years) plans, schedules and forecasts for the operations to enable the effective completion of production, development and rehabilitation activities. The Scheduling process must take into account all HSEC requirements to ensure safe, cost effective and continuous production that meets all quality considerations.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Provide expertise, coordination and management in the development and communication of all short and medium term (up to two years) plans, schedules and forecasts for the operations to enable the effective completion of production, development and rehabilitation activities.
  • Participate in the investigation of reported events for Production Planning.
  • Ability to highlight, assess and manage risk to safety and business continuity.
  • Identify and implement Production Planning improvement initiatives.
  • Mentor junior members of the team.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:  

  • Demonstrated Business Acumen.
  • Proven ability to solve problems and deal with ambiguity.
  • Extensive experience in mine design, planning and scheduling surface mining operations.
  • Highly competent in scheduling software, and preferably experience using Vulcan software.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications for this position are:  

  • Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
  • Significant experience working in a technical role in mining sector preferable.
  • Proven capability to operate in a complex environment, leading and facilitating diverse teams.

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 12th November 2024.

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