Alternate Open Pit Manager / Senior Mining Engineer

Our client, an ASX listed gold producer, is seeking to appoint a highly capable Alternate Open Pit Manager / Senior Open Pit Mining Engineer to play a pivotal role in the ongoing success of their open pit operations.

Reporting to the Open Pit Manager, and deputising for them in their absence, you will be responsible for leading & overseeing all the production, planning and scheduling activities for the mine.  Your specific duties will include, but not be limited to:

  • Acting as the Alternate Quarry Manager on your regular roster.
  • Providing leadership & mentoring to a small, but highly effective technical services team.
  • Ensure all planning and production tasks for the mine are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with the long term, medium term and short-term plans.
  • Design and review Drill and Blast patterns to ensure suitability for mining purposes.
  • Monitor pit development to ensure Drill and Blast and L&H activities are appropriately scheduled and implemented.  
  • Track Contractor performance to ensure contractor compliance with the mine plans and schedules.
  • Management of the monthly contractor claims, including ancillary, non-budgeted variations.


You will be a degree qualified Mining Engineer or Civil/Mechanical Engineer and possess an Unrestricted Quarry Managers Certificate.  Similarly, you will have a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience, including a demonstrated track record of success in a Senior Engineering or Team Leadership role within an open pit operation.  As the nominated Alternate, this diverse role will appeal to your desire to thrive in a dynamic & challenging environment where nimble thinking and actions will provide quality outcomes. 

With new camp facilities and an 8/6 FIFO roster, this represents an exceptional opportunity for a career oriented person looking to progress through to mine management within the next 2-3 years.  

For a confidential discussion please call Tony on 9426 1562

Unfortunately, we are only able to consider people with appropriate and relevant experience, and who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work in Australia.

Job ID: 26014 TT
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Tony Turton

Please note, we are only able to consider people with appropriate and relevant experience, and who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work in Australia.