Minara Resources has an opportunity for an experienced Mine Planning Engineer to join their team.Minara Resources is Australias largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WAs northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the worlds largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.The RoleThe successful candidate will become part of a proactive and committed team who are responsible for the provision of mine design and production scheduling services over the short- to medium-term planning horizon.You will be responsible for:Provision of mine designs and schedules to satisfy business requirements over the short- to medium-term planning horizons;Monitoring of ore blending requirements;Reconciliation and delivery of mine performance and rolling schedules;Mining production field guidance; andAdding value through continuous process improvement.About YouThis role would suit a tertiary qualified Mining Engineer with an understanding of and exposure to a mining production environment and who is looking to gain exposure to mine planning. You will also have:Previous experience in an open pit mining environment;Enjoy participating in strategic mine planning activities including, in-pit tails, generating pit designs and infrastructure layouts;Past exposure to mine design and scheduling software;The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively; andUnrestricted Quarry Managers Certification would be advantageous.What We OfferWe offer a diverse range of roles across our multi pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.A permanent position working directly for Minara Resources;The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing;A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards;A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs;An attractive monthly incentive program (based on site performance) that is paid on top of your salary;The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs;An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%;A generous private health insurance allowance;Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills;The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.Relocation and visa support. Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Mine Planning Engineer