Senior Engineer - Mining
Senior Engineer - Mining
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Are you tired of FIFO Missing family friends and milestone celebrations regularly
Imagine having a true worklife balance located in the stunning region of Waihi. No more FIFO! No more extreme heat waves! Experience the unbeatable lifestyle of a stunning residential mining location just a short distance away from the most incredible beaches and aweinspiring scenery. Your days off are available for hiking adventuring fishing and skiing in winter.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Projects team as we progress to the feasibility study stage for a new gold mine at Wharekirauponga 10km north from the existing minesite in Waihi. A rich gold deposit of over 1.5m ounces of gold has been identified and the project is on the governments list of projects to be fast tracked through the consenting process.
You will be primarily responsible for all aspects related to the project site investigations mine design mine infrastructure planning and decline development for the underground mine. This key role ensures that all aspects of site investigation mine design and initial development is carried out as efficiently as possible from a technical perspective.
Key responsibilities:
- Take responsibility for mine design infrastructure planning and production schedules.
- Work closely with the Technical Services Superintendent and Project Director to ensure project milestones are achieved.
- Support site investigation activities and surface infrastructure requirements.
- Complete vertical development probe drilling and service holes designs.
- Collaborate with the geotechnical team ensuring recommendations are incorporated into stope designs.
- Create and maintain mining schedules for the projects team.
- Incorporating development and production design integration into short term planning schedules.
- Close liaison with the geology team assessment and review of geological models.
- Review designs and use your industry experience to ensure efficient drilling and blasting.
Qualifications :
- A recognised degree in Mining Engineering or accepted equivalent.
- Full and current driver licence ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in an underground mining environment.
- Experience of using Deswik software.
Additional Information :
WHATS ON OFFER:
- Residential role live and work in Waihi the gateway to the stunning Coromandel region
- Career Development Opportunities
- Competitive salary shortterm and longterm bonus
- 9day fortnight MonFriday role enjoy a long weekend every 2nd week
- Discounts on retail and services
- Free Southern Cross Healthcare
- Life Insurance
- Free Gym Membership
- BP Fuel card discount
- Career Development Opportunities
- Long service recognition
- Living Our Values recognition program
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected
YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity please contact us at
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
