HWE Mining: Mine Planning Engineer

• One of Australia’s largest Iron Ore Operations
• FIFO- 9/5
• Well Defined Career Path

How will your career benefit?

Due to continued expansion, HWE’s Yandi operation, is now seeking to recruit a Mine Planning Engineer. As one of Australia’s largest Iron Ore operations, this employment opportunity offers exposure to an advanced operation and clear career prospects. This is the ideal opportunity to utilise and further develop your skills while working under highly experienced and skilled management.

Why does the job exist?

As a Mine Planning Engineer you will provide technical assistance to ensure mining activities are undertaken in a safe, cost effective and environmentally appropriate manner to a standard prescribed by HWE Mining Contracting. You will be involved in the short-term mine planning process, utilising mine design, mine scheduling and pit optimisation tool. You will assist in developing budgets and forecasts for the mining team to meet site strategic objectives.

Who are we?

HWE Mining is part of Leighton Contractors’ Resources Division, which operates at over 20 mine sites and employs more than 3,500 people in Australia and New Zealand. As a contractor with an operator's focus, HWE Mining is committed to fostering enduring and collaborative client relationships. To this end, we work alongside mine owners to provide innovative whole-of-mine management solutions.

With a firm commitment to Safety and Health above all else, HWE Mining combines the strength of Australia's premier contract mining and services provider with our reputation as a leader in large-scale materials handling and minerals processing, which provides unparalleled expertise and total service capabilities to mine owners. We also specialise in underground mining and we provide contract maintenance and fabrication services to the mining industry.

Yandi is a FIFO BHP Billiton Iron Ore mine. HWE Mining handles over 55 million tonnes of iron ore per annum at Yandi and provides a complete mining service including drilling and blasting, loading and hauling, processing, train loading, infrastructure management and maintenance. The site is equipped with a medical centre and recreational facilities include a gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis court and cricket nets.

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for a highly skilled individual who has a relevant tertiary qualification and wishes to work in dynamic environment. You will have a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in the mining or resources sector with a Mining Engineering (or equivalent) Degree. You must have strong communication skills and be a lateral thinker.

When do you need to apply?

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position. Direct applications are welcome to apply.

To find out more about this position, please direct your inquiries to Aggie Wozniakowska on 08 9389 4738. Visit www.seek.com.au