South32 Jobs 2024 : ENGINEER PLANNING

South32 is a new kind of resources company built around a single idea: that in a rapidly-changing world, we have an opportunity to make a difference from the ground up. We are a globally diversified metals and mining company with a portfolio of high quality, well maintained, cash generative assets.
Cannington is one of the world’s largest and lowest-cost producers of silver and lead.  Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for producing detailed development, stope and infrastructure designs for the Cannington Operation.
What the Role Entails

• Stope design and stope risk assessment facilitation;
• Short and mid-term sequencing of stopes in consultation with geotechnical engineers;
• Development designs;
• Mine design improvement projects;
• Optimisation of underground mining methods and mine design;
• Sign off on survey memos, drill & blast designs and fill notes.

About You
The ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering;
• Previous experience in an underground mining operation;
• The ability to work in a team environment and autonomously;
• Experience in software such as Surpac, Studio 5D Planner, EPS and Microsoft Office will be highly regarded.

What We Offer You 
You will be offered an attractive salary package including a performance-based bonus and participation in the Employee Share Plan. Cannington mine provides resort style onsite accommodation with laundry and meal services, as well as sporting and gym facilities. This is a FIFO full time role from Townsville or Brisbane on a combination 4/3, 4/3, 8/6 roster.
Location
To be eligible for this position you must reside within a 50km radius of the Townsville or Brisbane Airport.
South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.