Evolution Mining Limited
About us
Evolution Mining has evolved from a small company into a globally relevant gold mining business with a reputation of delivering value for all stakeholders. Our overriding priority is safety. We dare our people to think differently, we act like owners, and we live our values of safety, accountability, excellence, and respect. We want people’s time at Evolution to be a highlight of their career, forging a company that’s known for sustainable excellence, and attracting the best talent, not only to Evolution, but also to our industry.
Our Cowal Gold Operation is a cornerstone asset located near West Wyalong in central NSW with a leadership team that continually focus on embedding a values driven culture aligned with our company vision to create a premier, global gold company.
The development of the Cowal Underground Mine is part of the site goal to produce 350,000 ounces of low-cost gold a year and extend its mine life out beyond 17 years, providing significant economic benefits within the region. The planned capital investment is A$380 million. A concurrent Feasibility Study is also underway, looking to continue open pit mining for a further 10 years, creating a strong Life of Mine inclusive of both open pit and underground mining.
About the role
Due to an internal promotion, we have a key leadership opportuinity in West Wyalong. As the Technical Services Superintendent (Open Pit), you will lead your team in safely delivering technical support across mine design and planning, projects management, drill and blast design, survey (OP and UG) and fleet management strategy to ensure safe and efficient mining operations.
You will actively manage the preparation of all mine production plans with consideration given to risk (safety, business, operational), profitability and quality and provide both short- and long-term guidance on geotechnical, drilling and blasting parameters, survey, fleet management and compile this information to create accurate mine planning, scheduling, and design requirements. Experience of developing varied mine planning scenarios to maximise business opportunities including consideration of geology, processing and mine maintenance opportunities will be key markers in your success.
Working with your team, you will review and deliver timely and accurate capital and operating budgets, regular forecasts, and accruals to ensure effective cost management on a daily, monthly, and annual basis, alongside completing month-end reporting and variance analysis on Actual vs. Forecast information.
Key to your success in the role is being a natural relationship builder and communicator, taking your team on the journey - mentoring, coaching, and leading your engineers and technical staff to enhance their development and success through setting clear accountabilities and deliverables for direct reports, regular interaction, informal reviews, and performance appraisals.
A leadership approach that demonstrates behaviours aligned with the Evolution Mining values (Safety, Excellence, Accountability, Respect), models inclusive leadership with a continuous improvement mindset, challenges existing practices, drives positive cultural and performance change focused on identifying cost saving / productivity / safety improvements through direct engagement with our people.
About you
To be successful in this role you will require a Tertiary Mine Engineering qualification (NSW Quarry Manager’s Certificate and /or Mining Engineering Manager’s Certificate is advantageous) with strong technical knowledge and mining background in planning, scheduling and drill and blast utilising truck and shovel methods aligned with a high degree of commercial acumen.
You will demonstrate a passion for developing an excellent safety culture, improved via clear communication, including simplifying complex ideas to non-engineering experts, and be motivated to be part of a hardworking, communicative, and accountable team, striving for global best-practise.
Reporting to our Open Pit Mine Manager, this is a significant opportunity offering competitive remuneration and a comprehensive range of benefits and the opportunity to impact meaningful, positive change whilst developing your technical and management skills, learning, and engaging with stakeholders across a breadth of mining operations.
Closing date: 11 June 2023.
This is a significant opportunity to further your professional development at managerial and technical level with an attractive remuneration package including incentive and development programs.
We thank you for taking the time of submitting your application. For more information, you can contact simon.reed@evolutionmining.com
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to providing safe and inclusive work environments which allow our employees to be themselves. We support our employees' work-life integration and provide a stimulating environment to foster development and career growth. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As part of the application process, Evolution will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role.
Lead your team in safely delivering technical support across mine design and planning, projects management, drill and blast design, survey (OP and UG) and fleet management strategy to ensure safe and efficient mining operations.
Significant opportunity to further your professional development at managerial and technical level with an attractive remuneration package including incentive and development programs.