Underground Planning Engineer
- Develop and maintain underground mine plans and schedules.
- Coordinate planning activities with production, geology and technical services teams.
- Ensure mine plans align with safety, geotechnical and operational requirements.
An opportunity is available for an experienced Underground Planning Engineer to join an established underground gold mining operation in the Kalgoorlie region.
Working within the technical services team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining underground mine plans and schedules to support safe, efficient and productive mining operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop short- and medium-term underground mine plans and schedules.
- Prepare development designs, stope designs and production schedules.
- Coordinate planning activities with production, geology and technical services teams.
- Monitor plan compliance and identify opportunities to improve mining performance.
- Maintain accurate mine designs, schedules and technical documentation.
- Support budget preparation, forecasting and operational planning.
- Ensure mine plans align with safety, geotechnical and operational requirements.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
- Previous underground hard-rock mining experience.
- Experience in underground mine planning, design and scheduling.
- Proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan or similar mine planning software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with operational and technical teams.
Relocation Assistance
For candidates relocating to Kalgoorlie, assistance includes:
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Temporary accommodation: Typically 4–6 weeks.
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One-off relocation payment: To assist with relocation expenses, including rental bonds and associated costs.
What’s on Offer?
- Residential position based in Kalgoorlie.
- Competitive remuneration based on experience.
- Relocation assistance for suitable candidates.
- Opportunity to contribute to an established underground gold mining operation.
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