SENIOR MINING ENGINEER

• Perth based
• Major Mining Company
• Open Cut Operations

Our client is a major producer which has a number of operating mines and numerous projects in development.

The company is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to add to their technical and mining engineering team working from the Perth office with the occasional site visit as necessary.

Reporting to the Mine Engineering Manager this position will have diverse responsibilities, all focused on providing support and advice to the operating sites with some input into projects under development.

To do justice to this position you will have appropriate tertiary qualifications a thorough understanding of large scale open cut mining, well developed computer skills and above all an enquiring innovative mind and an analytical business improvement approach.  A blend of theoretical and practical mining experience is necessary, with the ability to see not only ‘what is’ but also ‘what could be’ will be necessary to add value to the mining operations.  Other skills which would be welcomed would be some experience in sensitivity analysis, block model calculations, the ability to conceptualize, strategize and develop options/plans and communicate with various lines managers is key to this important role.

In return you will receive the opportunity of continuing your career with a well recognized company and a close knit yet expanding technical services team, to apply please Brian Reeve quoting reference number 111875 on 08 9481 2424 or visit www.downingteal.com