Title: Mining Engineer - Meandu
Shape the future of mining! Join us on-site as a Mining Engineer driving short-term planning and drill & blast excellence.
About Us:
BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth. BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.
About the Role:
We are seeking a qualified Mining Engineer to join our team at Meandu Mine, reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent.
Key responsibilities:
You will be responsible for short to mid term mine planning, scheduling and optimization along with the following:
- Develop and implement daily and weekly mine plans and schedules
- Develop and implement operational mine designs
- Ensure that geotechnical design parameters are implemented and monitored
- Prepare and roll out mine schedules
- Ensure design process and production schedules are adhered to
- Assist in preparation and monitoring of monthly drill & blast forecasts and progress claims
- Manage commercial aspects and performance of drilling & blasting sub-contractors
- Prepare and maintain appropriate long term drill & blast schedules to align the consumable requirements
- Ensure all drill & blast tasks are being performed in accordance with the contract
- Work collaboratively with relevant staff to optimise production and productivity, compliance to work schedules, and quality
About You:
- Degree in Mining Engineering (preferred) or tertiary qualifications in mining or civil engineering, or other technical fields e.g. surveying or geology
- At least 3 years’ site based open cut or underground mining experience
- Computer literacy is essential
- Significant experience in the design and operating aspects of coal and hard rock mines is desirable
- Technical and analytical skills in relation to mining activities and equipment
- Sound writing, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Working at BUMA:
BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong emphasis on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA Meandu employee you will have access to:
- 8/6 roster
- Career progression opportunities through a number of training and mentoring programs
- Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and set retail outlets with BUMA LAB.
Meandu Mine
BUMA Australia provides a total mine service to Stanwell Corporation’s Meandu Mine to deliver coal to the adjacent Tarong power station. We are responsible for both managing and operating the mine.
Services provided include planning, drilling, overburden removal, coal mining, coal processing, rehabilitation, and maintenance of mobile and fixed plant. The project uses a combination of dragline and truck-and shovel operations. Meandu Mine currently has five working pits, with sufficient coal to fuel the stations until at least 2037.
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All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
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