Operations Planners / Engineers
Job no: 500484
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Rosebery Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress
At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future.
We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.
MMG has a global presence, owning and developing copper, zinc and other base metals projects across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Peru and Botswana.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow.
We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.
Headquartered in Melbourne, we are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx 1208) with an international shareholder base.
MMG Rosebery
Rosebery is an underground polymetallic base metal mine located in the township of Rosebery in Tasmania, Australia. The mine is a deep, sub-level open stoping operation with complex mining conditions.
The Rosebery Mine has been at the heart of the Rosebery community since 1936 and is one of Tasmania’s largest and oldest continuously operating, underground mines producing zinc, copper and lead concentrates, as well as gold doré.
It supports approximately 500 employees and their families, has a strong community focus and engages a wide range of local businesses from across Tasmania in its supply chain boosting the economy of the West Coast of Tasmania and beyond.
The mine has a strong future, with extensive exploration activities which have continued to grow the resource and require mine planning beyond 10 years of continued operation.
MMG Rosebery has an office in Burnie (Tasmania), giving employees the flexibility to work from there when they are not required onsite.
Operations Planner / Engineer
We currently have two exciting opportunities for an Operations Engineer / Operations Planner to be based at our Rosebery, Underground Operation in Tasmania
These roles provide a critical link between the technical and operational teams, ensuring safe and efficient execution of drilling, blasting, development, and backfilling activities.
By focusing on process improvements, the role of Operations Engineer aims to maximize ore recovery, minimize drilling, and optimize waste management.
These roles require significant time spent underground, actively inspecting work areas and practices, identifying and resolving issues, and collaborating with shift bosses to adjust plans and align operations with technical objectives.
Responsibilities include (however not limited):
- Liaise with Production Engineers, Operations Superintendents, and Shift Supervisors during shift planning to ensure alignment with operational targets.
- Act as a conduit between technical and operational teams, ensuring the long-term mine plan informs and supports short-term decisions.
- Ensure quality handovers are completed, providing accurate and actionable information to facilitate seamless operational continuity.
- Monitor and report on underground conditions, including rehabilitation, cabling, stockpile management, broken stocks, waste stocks, drilling, charging, and pumping activities.
- Provide input into weekly schedules with a focus on practicality, accuracy, and alignment with broader operational goals.
- Ensure explosives stock levels are maintained within statutory limits and support effective blasting operations.
- Validate and correct PitRAM data daily to ensure operational metrics are accurately captured.
- Prepare and interpret daily reports on planned, developed, drilled, and fired stocks, including tonnes and drill metres.
- Contribute to weekly and monthly variance reports, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Monitor the performance of short-term plant and equipment, addressing issues promptly to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency.
- Collaborate with the operations team to ensure adherence to schedules and drive compliance with planned activities.
- Assist in adjusting plans in response to on-ground issues, ensuring that operational priorities are clearly communicated and understood.
- Undertake additional tasks as required by the business, contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Whether you prefer residential, DIDO (Drive-In/Drive-Out), or FIFO (Fly-In/Fly-Out) arrangements, we offer flexible options to suit your lifestyle. With fully paid FIFO arrangements from the eastern states or relocation support to the West Coast of Tasmania, with site-based accommodation in Rosebery on an 8:6 roster
If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role that empowers you to shape your work environment, we invite you to apply and join us in our pursuit of efficient and sustainable mining operations.
Competencies, qualifications and skills:
- Degree in Mining Engineer or equivalent
- 2–5 years of experience in underground metalliferous mining, demonstrating a solid understanding of operational and technical requirements.
- At least 1 year of hands-on underground experience as an operator, including time spent in both development and production environments.
- Read and write a shift plan and understand a weekly plan.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills, capable of conveying technical and operational information clearly across diverse teams.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing operational variables and dynamic underground mining environments while maintaining focus on priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to perform effectively and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations,
- Comprehensive knowledge of underground mining methods, equipment, and processes, with a focus on operational efficiency and safety.
- Proficiency in mine design, incorporating geotechnical, economic, and operational considerations to optimize resource extraction with an in-depth understanding of drilling and blasting techniques, including design, execution, and optimization for safe and effective operations.
- Knowledge of underground ventilation principles, ensuring compliance with safety standards and support of operational requirements.
- Thorough understanding of current relevant Mining Acts and Regulations, ensuring all activities are performed within statutory guidelines
- Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed SHEC goals that support the department site and company standards.
Please note consideration will be given to candidates with various years of Underground experience and will be compensated accordingly. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a holistic experience both from an Operational and Engineering standpoint within an Underground Mining environment
What we offer
- Flexible working and commute arrangements
- A safety-first culture
- An attractive remuneration including an incentive scheme, accommodation and relocation support.
- A workplace that fosters diversity and inclusiveness, and supports our people with the systems, skills and behaviours required to live our values.
As a company, MMG strives for the best in safety, environmental protection, production standards and overall operational excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online.
Advertised: Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: Tasmania Daylight Time
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