Great Salary + Bonus + Site Allowance + Salary Sac
* Be developed into a future mining leader with a formal succession plan.
* Manage and develop a small team of mining engineers.
* Lead on-site technological improvement projects.
* Contribute to the growth of our Golden Grove operations.
What This Role Offers
* Be developed into a future mining leader with a formal succession plan.
* Manage and develop a small team of mining engineers.
* Lead on-site technological improvement projects.
* Contribute to the growth of our Golden Grove operations.
About the Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mining Engineer to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Alternate Underground Manager and work on an 8:6 roster. Your focus will be on managing and optimising production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
* Reviewing and updating mine designs, Plans of Intent, and monthly reports to drive operational success.
* Developing and overseeing short-term scheduling, including 1-week to 4-week plans, that are aligned with broader production goals.
* Leading drill-and-blast planning, boxhole planning, and contractor management to support safe and efficient operations.
* Managing production drill-and-blast designs, ensuring alignment with contractor capabilities and operational requirements.
* Coordinating daily performance tracking and reconciling outputs against weekly and monthly production forecasts.
* Collaborating with technical and operational teams, including geologists, engineers, and contractors, to optimise production outcomes.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have strong experience in operational mining environments, including expertise in underground mining.
Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:
* A tertiary qualification in mining engineering or a related field.
* Completion of underground practical time to undertake the First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate (if you do not already hold one).
* Experience in production teams within an underground mechanised hard rock environment.
* Proficiency with 3D mining software packages such as Deswik.
* Current C class driver’s licence (manual).
About 29Metals and Golden Grove
29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company that produces copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. We are headquartered in Melbourne, with support offices in Perth and Brisbane.
We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland. Additionally, we have a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and exploration project in Redhill, Chile.
Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. The operation has a life expectancy of over 10 years with significant mine-life extension potential at existing orebodies and highly prospective near-mine growth opportunities.
Next Steps
Empower your future with us; apply now.
Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.
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