Mine Engineer - Production

Roster:

8:6 (Monday – Monday) | Permanent | Full Time

Location:

Nova Nickel Operation | FIFO Ex-Perth or DIDO surrounding areas

Key Benefits:

20% bonus opportunity, fully paid private health insurance, 26 weeks parental leave, share options, generous health and wellbeing programs + more

Retention:

Nova has an estimated mine life through to late 2026 and we have a competitive retention package on offer that includes financial and non-financial benefits.

 

Your Opportunity

At IGO we are all about making a difference, and our people are a key part of this. We are a proud, values driven, purpose led mining company with a rich history in WA.  Our underground Nova operation (Ni-Cu-Co) is at a critical phase of its life cycle with approximately 18 months remaining of full production before going into care and maintenance and closure. This position will offer you a chance to be part of the motivated and high performing team that proudly brings the mine to a close. We are offering a competitive financial and non-financial retention package to those employed on a permanent basis.  

We are seeking applications from Mining Engineers with underground experience for a Production Engineer role. This role is responsible for the production, communication and reconciliation of drill and blast, and other short term production plans through application of best practice processes to maximise value to the operation. This role is critical to ensuring timely implementation of operational activities.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, your key accountabilities will include:

• Develop and implement weekly schedules for development, production and supporting activities to meet monthly targets.
• Producing stope notes, drill designs and blast plans of a high standard allowing for safe and efficient extraction of ore;
• Liaise with the mining contractor to ensure highest standards of ore extraction are achieved;
• Contributing to the stope planning and design process;
• Conducting quality assurance inspections of drilling and charging activities;
• Completing stope performance reconciliations and identifying opportunities for improvement;
• Drive schedule compliance thorough a strong understanding of upcoming activities and priorities; and
• Conduct Visual safety leadership (VSL), System Verification Checks (SVC), Take 5s, Job Safety Environmental Analysis (JSEA) and/or risk assessments to identify hazards in the workplace, identify gaps between work as written and work as done and check if crucial controls are in place.

 

Your Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with various stakeholders. You will also have the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering;
• Completion of underground time to meet First Class Mine Manager requirements;
• Experience logging and blasting of production shots - including i-kon (Orica) is desirable;
• Full understanding of production cycle of large underground open stoping mine;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels within the business;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant mining software, including Deswik;
• Dangerous Goods Security Card, valid ‘C’ class manual drivers’ licence; and
• National Police Clearance obtained within the last two months.  

 

Apply Today

Apply today with an up-to-date resume to express your interest in this role. IGO reserves the right to withdraw adverts prior to scheduled closing dates.

As an employer that values candidate care, we commit to responding to every applicant.

 

About Us

IGO is an ASX listed mining and exploration company focused on creating a better planet for future generations by discovering, developing and delivering products critical to clean energy.

As a purpose-led organisation with strong, embedded values and a culture of caring for our people and our stakeholders, we believe we are Making a Difference by safely, sustainably and ethically delivering the products our customers need to advance the global transition to decarbonisation.

 

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