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Mining Engineer

Location: Leonora Area
Hours: Full time
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Aeris Resources is a base and precious metals mining company which produces Copper, Zinc, Gold and Silver from four mining operations based in Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales. The Jaguar Operation is a 1km deep underground mine producing Zinc, Copper and Silver utilising longhole open stoping with cemented rockfill mining methods.

The Company is now seeking a highly motivated Mining Engineer to assist the Senior Mining Engineer with mine activities for the Jaguar mine.

The role is based at our Jaguar Operation, Leonora, WA on an 8/6 roster.

Duties and responsibilities:
• Produce drill and blast plans, backfill plans and project work instructions to guide underground mining,
• Data entry for monitoring mine performance,
• Monitor underground ventilation and undertake ventilation surveys,
• Regular underground inspections to ensure plans and designs are relevant and practical given mining constraints,
• Assist the Senior Mining Engineer in development of weekly / monthly schedules,
• Assist the Senior Mining Engineer and the Mining Superintendent to coordinate daily mining activities,
• Assist the Senior Mining Engineer to produce stope notes to ensure safe and efficient production plans are created.

The ideal candidate will:
• Tertiary qualified in Mining Engineering accompanied by some experience in a similar role within an underground mining environment,
• Have exposure to various stages of an underground operation, including ventilation, backfill, production, scheduling and drill & blast
• Be a user of mining industry software (Deswik), or a similar package,
• Have completed there underground practical time (desirable – not essential).
• Hold a WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (desirable – not essential).

What we offer:
• Full time employment on a family friendly roster,
• A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged,
• Opportunities and initiatives to ensure your continued progression,
• A permanent room for yourself with good food and mess facilities,
• Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options,
• 5 weeks annual leave.

Applicants will need to possess a National Police Clearance (6 months validity) and current C Class Drivers licence to be considered.
This role will be recruited directly, agency assistance is not required.
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