Senior Mine Planning Engineer

Mining - Engineering & Maintenance (Mining, Resources & Energy)Full timeAgnew is located 23km west of Leinster with the majority of employees based in our purpose-built Agnew Village close to the mine, which was completed in mid-2019. Production comprises three underground operations, one of which is being newly developed. Agnew produces over 250,000 ounces of gold per annum.Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will be responsible for facilitating the optimal extraction of gold ore from mining operations through the provision of comprehensive underground mine planning, design, evaluation, and scheduling that achieves the requirements of the business in alignment with EHS standards.Safety is a core value at Gold Fields and we expect all levels of employees to always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of our company.This is offered on 8 days on, 6 days off roster and is FIFO from Perth.Benefits include:Salary continuance scheme and life insuranceVirgin Velocity reward pointsContinual training and the ability to expand your careerSalary Sacrifice optionsAbout the role:Ensure the business can make informed decisions by identifying, planning, and communicating extraction strategies, critical paths and high-exposure areas as part of an iterative scenario planning processUndertake underground medium and long-term mine design, scheduling and evaluation work, including the design of all aspects of an underground mine including ventilation, dewatering, backfill, electrical and other infrastructure systems.Ensure that all members of the mining team have a clear understanding and direction of objectives through the coordination of regular planning meetings; ensuring deliverables are accurately recorded and distributedManage, support and help grow other planning engineer team members for future successOptimise systems, processes and practices by reviewing and identifying areas for improvementLiaise with operational departments to ensure the planning process delivers operational requirements, whilst developing and strengthening relationships with other departmentsActively participate in operational reviews of performance to constantly improve the mine planning processesEnsure maximum return on investment by carrying out optimization, design and evaluation work, calculating ore reserves by established planning policies such as cut-off grades and legislative requirementsAbout you:Degree Qualification in Mining EngineeringFirst Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency is desirable.Extensive underground mining experience with excellent knowledge in the fields of production, ventilation, projects, paste fill, planning and scheduling.Exposure to a variety of different ore body types and models - preferably utilising long hole open stoping mining methods with paste fillExperience with managing contract mining service providersExperience using Microsoft Office, Deswik CAD and SchedulerValid Driver's LicenceApplications can be submitted via:

are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturallyCompany description:

Agnew is located 23km west of Leinster with the majority of employees based in our purpose-built Agnew Village close to the mine, which was completed in mid-2019. Production comprises three underground operations, one of which is being newly developed. Agnew produces over 250,000 ounces of gold per annum.

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Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will be responsible for facilitating the optimal extraction of gold ore from mining operations through the provision of comprehensive underground mine planning, design, evaluation, and scheduling that achieves the requirements of the business in alignment with EHS standards.Safety is a core value at Gold Fields and we expect all levels of employees to always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of our company.This is offered on 8 days on, 6 days off roster and is FIFO from Perth.Benefits include:Site Allowance & Annual Bonus Scheme & Private Health Insurance Allowance

Salary continuance scheme and life insurance

Virgin Velocity reward points

Continual training and the ability to expand your career

Salary Sacrifice options

About the role:Ensure the business can make informed decisions by identifying, planning, and communicating extraction strategies, critical paths and high-exposure areas as part of an iterative scenario planning process

Undertake underground medium and long-term mine design, scheduling and evaluation work, including the design of all aspects of an underground mine including ventilation, dewatering, backfill, electrical and other infrastructure systems.

Ensure that all members of the mining team have a clear understanding and direction of objectives through the coordination of regular planning meetings; ensuring deliverables are accurately recorded and distributed

Manage, support and help grow other planning engineer team members for future success

Optimise systems, processes and practices by reviewing and identifying areas for improvement

Liaise with operational departments to ensure the planning process delivers operational requirements, whilst developing and strengthening relationships with other departments

Actively participate in operational reviews of performance to constantly improve the mine planning processes

Ensure maximum return on investment by carrying out optimization, design and evaluation work, calculating ore reserves by established planning policies such as cut-off grades and legislative requirements

About you:Degree Qualification in Mining Engineering

First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency is desirable.

Extensive underground mining experience with excellent knowledge in the fields of production, ventilation, projects, paste fill, planning and scheduling.

Exposure to a variety of different ore body types and models - preferably utilising long hole open stoping mining methods with paste fill

Experience with managing contract mining service providers

Experience using Microsoft Office, Deswik CAD and Scheduler

Valid Driver's Licence

Applications can be submitted via:

are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally

We offer:

Stability - solid life of mineSite AllowanceAnnual Performance Bonuses and Cash Long-Term Incentive PlanPrivate Health Insurance AllowanceSalary continuance scheme and life insuranceVirgin Velocity reward pointsContinual training and the ability to expand your careerSalary Sacrifice options

Our four Australian mines – Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith and Gruyere – are located in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, where more than 1,600 staff are employed on a residential and fly-in, fly-out basis.In the more than 20 years since Gold Fields’ acquired St Ives and Agnew gold mines, our industry presence has expanded exponentially.This was further bolstered by the acquisition of the Granny Smith and Lawler’s gold mines from Barrick Gold in October 2013.In November 2016, Gold Fields formed a 50 per cent joint venture agreement with Gold Road for the Gruyere deposit, which is mined as an open pit, with production commencing in 2019.Our four Australian mines – Agnew, St Ives, Granny Smith and Gruyere – are located in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, where more than 1,600 staff are employed on a residential and fly-in, fly-out basis.In the more than 20 years since Gold Fields’ acquired St Ives and Agnew gold mines, our industry presence has expanded exponentially.This was further bolstered by the acquisition of the Granny Smith and Lawler’s gold mines from Barrick Gold in October 2013.In November 2016, Gold Fields formed a 50 per cent joint venture agreement with Gold Road for the Gruyere deposit, which is mined as an open pit, with production commencing in 2019.Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education.

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