Senior Engineer - Mining
- Otago
- Permanent
- Full-time
Imagine having a true work-life balance located in the stunning region of Otago. 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 mountains and awe-inspiring scenery. Your days off are available for hiking, adventuring, fishing, and skiing in winter.The roleThis is an exciting senior opportunity within the Underground Technical Services team at Macraes. Working closely with the Superintendent, you will play a key role in developing the mining strategy, whilst mentoring and developing less experienced engineers.Key responsibilities
- Lead by example and mentor a group of mining professionals, providing continual professional development.
- To proactively and continually assess the overall mining strategy to make improvements and optimize efficiency.
- Generate the short to mid-term mine plan, aligned with long term requirements.
- Monitor and report on mining costs and performance against the long term plan.
- Regular reporting, including weekly and monthly reports.
- Mine design and progression of various underground projects.
- Oversee implementation of geotechnical designs, monitoring, reporting and liaison with consultants.
- Ensure the various mining schedules integrate efficiently - development schedule, production schedule, rehabilitation schedule, geotechnical schedule, and maintenance schedules.
- Oversee production drill and blast operations and ensure these are optimized and that the production engineers provide a quality service to the drill and blast production team.
- Coach, support and develop the team to build knowledge and skills to provide coverage and to build succession plans.
- Mining Engineering degree or equivalent
- Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years post graduate experience.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Suite, Pronto, Deswik CAD, Aegis preferred.
- Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
- Monday - Friday, 9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend, every other week.
- Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
- Discounts on retail and services
- Free Southern Cross Healthcare and Life Insurance
- Long service recognition
- Living Our Values recoginition program
- Free transport to work
- Study assistance
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected