Senior Engineer Underground Mining

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Mining Engineer with proven mine design, scheduling, and presentation capabilities to drive strategic studies supporting the future of the Kennecott underground mine.

Reporting to the Principal Mining Engineer - Studies, you will:

• Produce mine designs and schedules which are optimized for value across a variety of ore bodies, mining methods and timelines.
• Prepare business cases, assess trade-offs and present recommendations in support of project studies.
• Engage with multidisciplinary stakeholders through the planning process across the whole value chain.
• Contribute to assurance reviews with industry experts to ensure projects are well communicated with the goal of advancing projects through to execution.
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive through implementation.
• Actively participate and demonstrate leadership in a strong safety-culture.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree qualification in mining engineering or relevant discipline.
• At least 7 years underground mining experience with 5 years in underground planning.
• A commitment to your safety and that of your team and the greater Kennecott operation.
• Visionary, adaptive and people-centric leadership that is based on Care, Courage, and Curiosity.
• Technical and operational understanding of underground mine operating practices and the impact of the mining operations on value chain outcomes.
• In-depth understanding of engineering and a track record of generating practical and innovative solutions to multi-faceted technical challenges.
• Proven ability to operate diligently, independently and in small multi-discipline teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate and influence with integrity.
• To build collaborative relationships within teams.
• Strong background in Deswik CAD and Sched.