Our client, Evolution Northparkes Operations, will celebrate 30 years of operations in 2024 and is known for innovative technology and committed people. Northparkes uses multiple mining methods including open pit, sub-level caving and was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. Northparkes is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace with a long mine life.

Our Scheduling Engineer role:

The technical services team at Northparkes works to deliver feasibility studies with the overall aim of optimising and extending the life of mine. You will work with a team of technical specialists providing mine planning, ventilation, geological and geotechnical analysis, and financial evaluation.

The position will be responsible to provide long term design and schedule for the study projects ensuring this is aligned with the production plan

This is a full-time permanent role on 5/2 or 5/2:4/3 roster (9-day fortnight).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver mine design and schedule for the mining studies as well as supporting the operation when required with weekly and monthly schedules, ensuring total development and construction is aligned with production schedule and inclusive of ventilation strategy, considerations for production and mine planning optimisation
• Deliver cost estimations of capital and operational expenditures
• Co-ordinate consultants and provide data for consultant's component of studies
• Identify and assess potential hazard and risk during the execution of the project and life of mine
• Ensure all procedures and processes are documented and aligned with the regulatory requirements and mining best practice
• Provide advice and consult with stakeholders throughout the mine design process to ensure due consideration for all aspects of the project and eventual handover to mining operations for execution

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant mining degree. Sound prior experience in underground hard-rock mining in the life of mine or strategic planning space is essential as is membership of a recognised professional organisation (AIG, SEG, AusIMM).

In addition,

• Whilst not essential, knowledge of sub level caving or block caving design and construction will be highly regarded
• An understanding of mining related costs and cost estimation skills are desirable
• High degree of computer literacy (MS Office) and advanced Mine design, planning and scheduling 3D software user (Deswik, Datamine)
• Drivers' License (Manual)
• Advanced communication and interpersonal abilities and well developed report writing and presentation skills.

On offer at Evolution Northparkes Operations

This is a permanent opportunity, based in the Parkes region of NSW. Attractive employee benefits are available including relocation assistance, subsidised private health cover, salary packaging options and the opportunity for increased superannuation contributions.

Evolution Northparkes are an inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which they operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please click on apply and submit your current resume with two work referees listed.

Applications Close ** DATE TO BE ENTERED 4 weeks from ad.

*Please note: Recruitment activities may commence prior to this date so submit your referrals and applications as soon as possible