Mine Planning Engineer Permanent

Mine Planning Engineer
CSA Mine - Cobar

The operation is an underground operation, mining copper ore at a rate of 1.2 million tonnes per annum. The mining operation is based on extraction of high grade copper ore, using medium sized open stopes.
The Company is about to begin an exciting multi-million dollar shaft extension project which will significantly increase LOM as well as lowering mining costs. We are active in exploration of the existing mine and surrounding tenements in order to expand this business and any other acquisitions that may be acquired in the future.
We are currently recruiting a Mine Planning Engineer to support the mine planning team within the Technical Services Department.
Accountabilities include:

• Create short to medium term mine development designs
• Create and/or modify stope designs to suit the updated orebody geometry, planned mining sequence and other planning and production requirements.
• Liaise regularly with Superintendent, Senior Engineers, Geologists and other Tech Services personnel in order to ensure that development and stope designs are optimised.
• Act as a mentor to vacation students, technical graduates and technical new starters
• Promote a safe work culture within the Technical Services team through the demonstration of effective planning, adherence to the Mine Safety Management Plan (including conducting and being involved in JSA and risk assessment) and compliance with NSW mining legislation.

Essential requirements:

• Degree qualified in Mining Engineering
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of NSW Mining legislation
• Must have 3 - 5 years previous experience in an underground metalliferous environment
• Exposure to mine planning software including Surpac and Vent Sim would be advantageous

This role is offered on a 5 days on 2 days off, Monday to Friday roster. A competitive remuneration package is offered commensurate with experience, and includes bonus scheme as well the opportunity to access other attractive employee benefits, together with the opportunity to join a dynamic mining operation that recognises achievement and offers genuine career opportunities.
CSA is owned by Glencore International AG which has 50 offices in over 40 countries. Glencore, directly or indirectly, employs over 50,000 people .

Initial enquiries may be made to Daniel Howard, Superintendent - Technical Services.

Applications addressing the above criteria and a current Resume may be emailed.

Location:

Cobar, New South Wales, Australia

Start Date:

ASAP

Rate:

Contact:

David Howard
Please send Resumes (CVs) as WORD (any version) attachments.

Posted Date:

27/09/2011

Reference

JS/MPE/3838368- (PLEASE quote this reference number.)