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About the Role
As our Senior Mine Engineer reporting into the Superintendent – Short Term Planning, you will provide technical leadership across short-term mine planning, translating complex operational inputs into robust plans that support mine performance and maximise resource value. You will work closely with short-term planning, technical and operational teams to connect strategy with effective execution. This role is offered on a permanent basis working Monday to Friday at Huntly Mine Site.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of robust rolling 2-week mine plans and 24hr mine plans/forecasts.
- Validate planning inputs, including block models, productivity assumptions and operational data.
- Support achievement of the 12 month planning by reviewing daily and weekly fleet, productivity and mining assumptions.
- Connect ultra short term, short-term planning and operations to support aligned, practical mine outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen planning processes, technical standards and continuous improvement.
- Promote safe working practices and ensure mine plans comply with relevant safety, technical and operating systems
What’s on offer
- Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
- Employee growth and development opportunities.
- 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregivers.
- One additional paid Alcoa Flexi Day.
- My Alcoa Benefits program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.
- Generous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period.
- Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.
What you can bring to the role
- A bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in large-scale open-cut mining and mine engineering.
- Strong experience with mine scheduling software.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving and lateral-thinking capability.
- The ability to clearly communicate technical information and influence diverse stakeholders.