Senior Projects & Ventilation Engineer | FIFO 8/6, 4/3
Aeris Resources
Perth
Posted on: 23rd Mar 2023
- Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
- Engineering & Maintenance
- Perth
- Permanent / Full Time
- FIFO Perth 8/6, 4/3 Roster
- Wide ranging Projects in Planning, Production and Ventilation
- Camp 10 minutes from site
#WeAreAeris
Aeris Resources is a mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Its copper-dominant portfolio comprises four operating assets, a long-life development project and a highly prospective exploration portfolio, spanning Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria, with headquarters in Brisbane.
About the role
Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, the Senior Projects/Ventilation Engineer will mentor the Production Engineering team, participate in creation of short to medium term mine plans, and contribute to operational strategy while ensuing best-practise service is provided to the mining operations team. Project works will include, in conjunction with the Technical Services Superintendent and the Mining Manager, the generation of project ideas and the management of the day-to-day activities of project work being conducted underground, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. This involves striving for operational excellence prioritising safety, compliance to legislation, productivity, and cost efficiency.
About You
What we offer
The Operation
Jaguar Operations is an established underground zinc, copper, gold and silver mining operation located 65km north of Leonora in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia. It was acquired by Aeris Resources in July 2022. The Jaguar Operations tenement package spans a 410km2 area and hosts multiple favourable stratigraphic horizons along a 50km corridor.
Operations include an underground mine at the Bentley deposit utilising open stoping methods and a 600ktpa processing plant producing copper and zinc concentrates with precious metals by-products. Concentrates are trucked to the Geraldton for export to customers internationally.
Our Process
Our People Rock. While our main business is copper, zinc and gold, we consider our people to be one of our most valuable resources. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Aeris Resources is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace, we celebrate what makes us unique. Applications from people of all cultural background, ages, sexualities and genders is encouraged.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in Australia.
To find out more about Aeris Resources visit www.aerisresources.com.au
Aeris Resources is a mid-tier base and precious metals producer. Its copper-dominant portfolio comprises four operating assets, a long-life development project and a highly prospective exploration portfolio, spanning Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales and Victoria, with headquarters in Brisbane.
About the role
Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, the Senior Projects/Ventilation Engineer will mentor the Production Engineering team, participate in creation of short to medium term mine plans, and contribute to operational strategy while ensuing best-practise service is provided to the mining operations team. Project works will include, in conjunction with the Technical Services Superintendent and the Mining Manager, the generation of project ideas and the management of the day-to-day activities of project work being conducted underground, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. This involves striving for operational excellence prioritising safety, compliance to legislation, productivity, and cost efficiency.
- Actively participate in pre-shift meetings,
- Provide effective coaching, training, and mentoring to the Production and Planning Engineering team,
- Manage the planning and implementation of projects relating to installation and maintenance of mine infrastructure, continuous improvement, and innovation and digitisation.
- Manage projects relating to underground development and production seeking to improve the productivity/quality of these activities,
- Management of any contractors engaged to complete project work for the mining operations or technical services team,
- Prepare and report on business cases,
- Identify and investigate production bottlenecks and implement methods to improve productivity,
- Management of documentation, processes and templates within the Production team including Drill and Blast Design Standards, Stope Notes and Stope Reconciliations,
- Hold the statutory position of Underground Ventilation Officer and perform the legislated functions of that role,
- Oversee the completion primary and secondary ventilation surveys including analysis of data and manage the implementation of any improvements and recommendations,
- Update and maintain the mine ventilation model,
- Update and maintain the Ventilation Management Plan,
- Lead the development of Life of Mine Ventilation plans,
- Generate solutions to address challenges in existing workflow practises and procedures.
About You
- A will to make a difference, positively impacting the operation while bringing and an element of fun to our team,
- Degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent),
- Experience working at an underground metalliferous mine as a Mining Engineer,
- A strong sense of urgency,
- A flexible approach to a dynamic production environment,
- Strong problem solving, organisational and time management skills,
- Innovative thinking, business acumen and mining technical knowledge applied to various challenges,
- Experience using Deswik and Microsoft Office suite,
- Exceptional communication skills including interpersonal, negotiation, influencing, verbal and written.
- Enthusiasm, commitment, and self-direction.
What we offer
- FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Kalgoorlie
- 8/6, 4/3 roster
- Competitive salary packages which include five weeks annual leave and short-term incentive bonuses paid quarterly.
- A permanent room for yourself with good food and mess facilities
- Camp accommodation with fully equipped gym, courts, pool table, ping pong and pool for recreation
- Foxtel and Wi-Fi in camp for use
The Operation
Jaguar Operations is an established underground zinc, copper, gold and silver mining operation located 65km north of Leonora in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia. It was acquired by Aeris Resources in July 2022. The Jaguar Operations tenement package spans a 410km2 area and hosts multiple favourable stratigraphic horizons along a 50km corridor.
Operations include an underground mine at the Bentley deposit utilising open stoping methods and a 600ktpa processing plant producing copper and zinc concentrates with precious metals by-products. Concentrates are trucked to the Geraldton for export to customers internationally.
Our Process
Our People Rock. While our main business is copper, zinc and gold, we consider our people to be one of our most valuable resources. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Aeris Resources is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace, we celebrate what makes us unique. Applications from people of all cultural background, ages, sexualities and genders is encouraged.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in Australia.
To find out more about Aeris Resources visit www.aerisresources.com.au
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