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Senior Production Engineer Australia

Barrick is the world’s largest gold mining company. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada – Barrick has a portfolio of 27 mining operations, many advanced explorations projects located across five continents and a large land position on the most prolific and prospective mineral trends. 11 of Barrick’s mining operations are found within the Australia Pacific region, with its regional head office located in Perth, Western Australia.

Barrick operates the wholly owned Lawlers Gold Mine located in the North Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, approximately 35kms west of Leinster.

Position Overview:
Lawlers is currently seeking an experienced, proactive and self-motivated Senior Underground Production Engineer to join the UG Mining team. This position will utilize all of your skills as an engineer and leader.
You will report to the UG Manager and will be responsible for the promotion of, and participation, in the company’s environmental, health, safety and operational policies/procedures. In addition to this, you will be responsible for the following duties and activities:

• Oversee the drill and blast engineering function.
• Short and medium term mine planning and tracking progress to plan.
• Promoting site safety policies and procedures.
• Production reporting, review variances to plan.
• Supervising production engineering team.
• Underground project works and studies as required.
• Active involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements: • Recognised tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or the equivalent.
• Over 5 years experience in underground mechanized mining techniques.
• WA First Class Mine Managers Ticket an advantage or the necessary experience and desire to obtain it.
• Computer literacy of mine planning packages (Vulcan) and MS Office
• Proven track record in various stope mining methods.
• Possess good communication skills as well as a high level of personal motivation and commitment.
• Ability to be a courageous leader and show high quality safety practices.

The Company is committed to high quality safety, environmental and continuous improvement practices and applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area.

This position is fly in/fly out from Perth on 8 days on 6 days off roster. Excellent on-site accommodation is provided. Recreational facilities include internet café, Foxtel, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, gymnasium and sports oval.

This position offers a competitive salary package in line with qualifications and experience. Standard benefits include superannuation, premium private health cover for the whole family, personal insurances and salary packaging options.

Job

Mining - Underground

Primary Location

Australia-Western Australia-Lawlers