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Gruyere Gold Mine is a 50:50 joint venture between Gold Fields Ltd and Gold Road Resources. It is located in the Yamarna Greenstone Belt, approximately 200km east of Laverton in the north-eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia.Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) is in the Yamarna Greenstone Belt in Western Australia. Gruyere was commissioned in 2019 and is one of Australia''s largest and lowest-cost gold mining operations, boasting a plant production of 300,000+ ounces per annum with an enviable production profile of more than 10 years.Gold Fields expects all employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance its values, safety culture, and performance with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking aSenior Engineer: Mine Planningto join their Technical Services department at Gruyere Gold Mine. Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will be a key member of the team by planning for the safe and optimal extraction of gold from the mine. Your core function will be to design and schedule all aspects of the operation and be the key conduit between the long term (LTP) and short-term planning (STP) functions.Given the nature of the role, it is open to some flexibility in working arrangements, though regular time on site will be required. On site a regular roster would be 4/3 or 8/6/ 4/3 if preferred as this is a remote based role.Benefits include:Flexible work arrangements on offerSalary sacrifice optionsIncreased annual leave entitlementsLong service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous serviceEducational assistanceAbout the role:Complete Budget and Half-Yearly Mine Planning + SchedulingUndertake Open Pit Mine designs, including waste dumps and other surface infrastructureRegularly review & update General Mine Planning assumptionsAdvance capital projects (including surface + pit infrastructure) to FEED / ExecutionCoordinate with LTP during Strategic Planning ProcessReview of Mine Projects (Scoping/ PreFeasibility / Feasibility Study)Operational Readiness support as requiredBuild and maintain cost models, including using XERASDelivering Presentations + Reporting to broad stakeholder groupsMining Contractor tender analysis (inc. equipment assumptions/review)Labour Modelling for Mining OperationsSupport and backfill for Senior Planning Engineers as requiredTraining and Mentorship of Planning EngineersAssist and participate in the annual Mineral Resources/Ore Reserve Reporting ProcessDesign / Improve / Maintain Medium Term Mine Planning Process including interfaces between LTP and STPCritically review Block model updatesStakeholder engagement, including with Joint Venture partners and mining contractors.About you:Possess a Bachelor''s degree in mining engineeringDisplay extensive open pit engineering experience (planning and operational)Have an understanding of mining and environmental approvalsProficient in mining software such as Alastri, Deswik, and Microsoft OfficePossess a valid WA "C" Driver''s LicenceApplications can be submitted viaFields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from females, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.#J-18808-Ljbffr