Production Engineer
Job no: 502913
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Rosebery Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress
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.
Production Engineer
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Production Engineer to be based at our Rosebery, Underground Operation in Tasmania.
This role acts as a key interface between the technical and operational teams, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of production drill and blast activities, while coordinating all short-term mining operations to deliver on the medium-term schedule. The Production Engineering team is comprised of six engineers and graduates responsible for daily and weekly scheduling as well as drill and blast design.
This role requires underground exposure, actively inspecting work areas and practices, identifying and resolving issues, and collaborating with shift supervisors to adjust plans and align operations with technical objectives.
Responsibilities include (however not limited):
- Liaise with other Technical Services personnel, 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.
- Utilise Deswik UGDB to design longhole drill plans for use with a various production drills, including a Simba E7C battery electric, in a variety of stope shapes and sizes.
- Use Deswik UGDB to design charge plans that reflect the geotechnical challenges faced by a complex, seismically active orebody.
- Contribute to the implementation of technological advancements including digital data capture, wireless blasting, alternative stemming products, digital stockpile management, short term planning software etc.
- Inspect 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.
- 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.
- Undertake additional tasks as required by the business, contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
MMG offers employment on a residential basis in Rosebery, DIDO (Drive-In/Drive-Out) within Tasmania, or fully paid FIFO (Fly-In/Fly-Out) from all eastern states.
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 Engineering 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, including time spent in both development and production environments.
- 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 drill and blasting design, execution, and optimization for safe and effective operations.
- Knowledge of other technical fields including ventilation, geotechnical, survey and mine planning, 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.
What we offer
- A safety-first culture
- A workplace that fosters diversity and inclusiveness, and supports our people with the systems, skills and behaviours required to live our values.
- Family friendly rosters
- Reward and Recognition Scheme
- Bonus' including short term incentive program
- Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing – Utilize a range of discount programs (health insurance, travel).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes free confidential counselling, wellbeing services.
- Relocation support
Who we are
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.
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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