Mining Engineer - Open Cut

Mining Engineer - Open Cut

Vale - Integra Coal Operations, Singleton (Sydney Area, Australia)

Job Description

Find your future with Vale
 

• Singleton Based Position
• Global Mining Company
• Attractive Salary Package & Benefits on offer

  
Headquartered in Brazil, Vale is the second largest mining company in the world. Active on five continents in 37 countries, we employ more than 138,000 people worldwide. In the last 10 years we’ve experienced unsurpassed growth, and here in Australia we have big plans for a big future. We are driven by the vision to be the number one global natural resources company in creating long-term value, through excellence and passion for people and the planet. In Australia, with around 1,000 employees, several mine operations, a portfolio of growth projects and 10,000km2 of tenements; Vale is working to become a leader in Australia’s coal industry
 
Vale’s Integra Coal Operation includes an open cut and underground mine. They are modern operations, well reputed as safe, reliable suppliers of predominantly coking coal with some thermal coal to the export market and have ample coal reserves underpinning the mine’s future. The mines are located 15 minutes from Singleton and 80 minutes from the city of Newcastle.
 
Join the team and take full advantage of what we have to offer!
 
Reporting through to the Technical Services Superintendent, the role of the Mining Engineer is to provide engineering support for the Open Cut mine site.
 
Some of the key responsibilities will include:
 

• Ensuring Drill and Blast design and planning activities comply with environmental and legislative requirements
• Preparing optimised Drill & Blast designs
• Short term sequencing of mine excavation and dumping activities
• Preparing detailed excavation and haul road designs
• Monitoring design and execution of the mine plan
• Supporting the short and medium term scheduling process
• Supporting the budgeting process through preparation of mining and drill and blast physicals
• Providing advice to the Tech Services Superintendent, Tech Services Manager and  Operations Manager in the provision of technical support for mining and Drill and Blast processes for the Open Cut

 
To be successful in the role you will have:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree qualifications in mining or earth science related discipline
• Experience in Open Cut Coal mining
• Exposure to Mine Planning, Scheduling and Design software and processes. Experience with Vulcan will be highly regarded

 
Interested?
 
The Vale culture is about energy, enthusiasm, contribution and being able to make a difference with what we do at work and beyond. At Integra Coal we are totally committed to building a strong, profitable business and creating a positive, enjoyable working environment for our people. We will achieve these goals by Working Safely, Working Responsibly and Working Together. We want skilled personnel with a similar mindset to come on board and further strengthen our team
 
 
Vale offers a very competitive remuneration package, which highlights an annual incentive plan (Bonus), subsidised Private Health Insurance, and Gym membership amongst others.
 
 
Apply today!
 
To submit your application, please apply online to or send your application to Recruitment@Valeaustralia.com.au quoting the job title and reference number # 18095. Confidential enquiries can be made by calling (02) 65702192.
 
Closing date for applications will be 26th July 2013.
 
Vale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employs on the basis of job requirements.
 
We’re committed to prioritising life and safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development and we support our team with great conditions, benefits and professional development opportunities.
 

Company Description

With operations, offices, exploration projects and joint ventures spread across five continents, Vale is a world leader in the mining sector. Headquartered in Brazil, we operate in over 30 countries and employ over 195,000 people (including employees and long-term contractors).

We are the global leader in iron ore and the second biggest nickel producer. We also produce copper, coal, manganese, ferroalloys, fertilizers, cobalt and platinum group metals. In addition, we operate in the logistics, steel, energy and fertilizers sectors.

Present on five continents, we work responsibly and are committed to sustainable development. Our shareholders come from all parts of the world and our shares are traded on the stock markets of São Paulo, New York, Hong Kong, Paris and Madrid. All of Vale’s activities are guided by our policy of transparency, respect for shareholders’ rights, environmental protection, staff development and improvements to the quality of life in the communities where we operate.

We believe in innovation as the foundation for our development, helping us to create the mining of the future and achieve our vision of being the most important natural resources company in the world by creating longterm value.

We value and invest in the people who work with us to overcome new challenges.

"We are global, not only because we are present throughout the world, but because we think globally."