The role will involve working directly alongside the mine engineering team to build upon your skills and knowledge, getting involved in a wide range of aspects from D&B Designs/QAQC and mine planning through to project engineering such as dump designs.

Key Performance Areas

• Assisting the mine engineering team in daily activities where required. Tasks could include project engineering, developing mine plans / schedules along with supporting and reviewing drill and blast designs.
• Supporting the mining team with contractor management.
• Gain exposure into all technical functions of mining (dewatering, mine planning, project engineering and mine design, Drill & Blast & Survey).
• Provide technical support to the contractor in relation to short term mine planning and related project tasks.
• Assisting with managing reporting systems such as the end of month contractor production quantities & production databases.
• Helping the mining engineers with the conducting of audits into contractor drill and blast QAQC performance & operational efficiencies.
• Ensure safe systems of work are incorporated into all tasks and work plans

Technical Competencies

• Literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Behaviours/Personal Attributes

• A strong commitment to safe work practices.
• A proactive attitude and an eagerness to learn new skills
• Strong communication skills, ability to speak with all levels within the organisation.

Qualification & Experience

• BSC in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Must hold a current Class B driver's license
• Registered with ERB or ability to register
• Knowledge of Open Pit operations (highly regarded).