Senior Mining Engineer

Ora Banda Mining is entering its next exciting chapter in growth. Help build Australia’s next 300 koz gold producer and join us on our DRIVE to 300!
We’ve always challenged ourselves to think bigger and right now we are preparing to double gold production over the next three years, constructing a brand-new processing plant, opening a new UG mine, and investing in massive exploration programs!
As our key growth projects get underway, we want more ‘ore-some’ people to make it happen.  We know that our unparallelled success has been driven by our people who lean into a challenge and turn ambition into results.
Just like our operations, we invest heavily in our people creating an exceptional environment where everyone can thrive. 

Accept the challenge, join Ora Banda Mining.
  
The role
Applications are sought for the position of Senior Mine Engineer. The responsibilities of this role will be:

• Design and optimise underground development, stope designs, and mining methods to minimise costs and maximise equipment efficiency
• Develop and manage underground development and production schedules
• Oversee drill and blast planning and optimisation
• Plan and manage the mine dewatering system
• Monitor daily operations to ensure compliance with plans and quality standards
• Deliver technical and engineering support to the Mine Manager and broader team
• Lead and mentor mining engineers and technical staff
• Drive continuous improvement in mining methods and equipment performance
• Manage capital expenditure planning, quoting, and implementation
• Coordinate closely with production, survey, geology, drill and blast, and contractor teams
• Contribute to project work and broader mine engineering initiatives as required

About you
To be considered for the role, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience: 

• Tertiary qualification in mining engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in mining operations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skilled in mine planning and scheduling software (Deswik – highly regarded).
• Current WA C-class driver’s licence. First Class Mine Managers Certificate (Not essential but preferred).

YOUR MOTIVATION
Our mantra is ‘ore-some rocks, awesome people’, and with that comes a fantastic culture. We may be growing but we still retain our one team feel! If the opportunity to be part of an ambitious project with huge potential excites you, apply now! 
  
Employee Benefits

• Employee share scheme
• Professional development
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees
• Quarterly bonus program for site-based employees
• Gender neutral paid parental leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Salary sacrificing – novated lease / FIFO parking

Recruitment process
The process will include a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, criminal history check, review of qualifications and proof of right to work in Australia.
Ora Banda is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Shortlisting and recruitment for this role will commence immediately.
  
Next steps
Further information about Ora Banda Mining is available on the Company’s website www.orabandamining.com.au
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